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Doha A andBONHOMIE threats from nuclear of good neighbourliness, of Palestinian territories, Tehran did not obtain a ran’s nuclear deal should weapons”. non-interference in internal which is the major cause for nuclear weapon. bring stability and good “This should be done affairs and solving disputes instability in the region. Speaking to reporters in neighbourlinessI rather than by authorising the use of peacefully,” he commented. Al Attiyah urged the US Doha yesterday, Kerry said: interference, Gulf Arab states nuclear technology for Al Attiyah expressed to exert further efforts to “It was crystal clear that the told US Secretary of State peaceful purposes in line with hope that the nuclear deal restore the peace process to US and GCC regarded their John Kerry yesterday as they international rules,” he said, concluded between Iran track and to end occupation partnership as indispensible began talks on the merits of speaking for the GCC as host and the world powers in in line with the international for the security of the its historic accord with world of the meeting. Vienna last month would resolutions and the Arab region”. powers. “We look forward help maintain security and Initiative. He added that the US Qatari Foreign Minister with hope to the nuclear stability in the region. Speaking in Egypt on had agreed to speed up Khalid Al Attiyah, welcoming agreement ... leading to the In the meantime, Sunday, Kerry said the the transfer of weapons - Kerry to Qatar for the talks preservation of security he warned against the United States had labeled including missiles - to its with the Gulf Cooperation and stability in the region, repercussions of the failure Iran the world’s number- allies in the Gulf, as well as to Council (GCC), said the and we emphasize the of the Middle East peace one state sponsor of terror, co-operate more closely with alliance wanted to spare the importance of cooperation process and the continuation but this was precisely why it them against Islamic State region “from any dangers with Iran based on principles of the Israeli occupation was so important to ensure (IS) militants and Al Qaeda. 2 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 3 CABINET: NEED UNIFIED MINISTRY TO KEEP TAB Sir Edward Heath named in child sex abuse probe London STANCE AGAINST TERROR ON CONTENTS OF MEDIA Police have named Sir Edward Heath as a suspect- Condemns Sitra terror blast, praises supportive stances To be done in coordination with various government agencies ed paedophile in the most extraordinary twist yet in DT News Network Scrutinising media DT News Network Interior would create laws to bring it to the notice of the Kingdom. the ongoing investigation Manama Prince Khalifa also issued [email protected] tackle the violations committed person concerned. We have to “Many small and large scale into allegations of historic he Cabinet session, chaired directives to the Ministry of Manama The Minister said that the on social media. Later the law use the social media in a right investors have contacted the child abuse. Appealing for Tby Prime Minister HRH Information Affairs to follow he Ministry of Information government would take all will be presented to the Public way,” he remarked. authorities. First, we have potential victims of the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al up the coverage on Kingdom’s TAffairs will keep an eye on necessary actions to deal with local Prosecution. In this regard, to deal with large projects. late former Prime Minister Khalifa at the Gudaibiya Palace issues in the local and foreign the contents of local as well as the role of the Information Stalled projects Later, medium and small- to come forward, Wiltshire yesterday, called for adopting Press. The Ministry was international media to ensure and international media, which Affairs Authority (IAA) is to scale investors will be given Police revealed that he unified stances and rallying also requested to coordinate that the media houses project publish wrong information about coordinate with the Interior Commenting on the stalled prominence. The priority of had been named in rela- behind the leadership as the with other Ministries and the true development achieved the Kingdom Ministry. projects, Al Hammadi said that the government is to protect tion to offences concerning best way to fend off sedition state departments to ensure by Bahrain. “If anyone notices violations the government was studying the interest of the investors,” and foil attempts to subvert that mass media receive children. But they declined Addressing media yesterday on social media, he/she can all stalled projects in the the Minister added. Kingdom’s security and information from credible after the weekly Cabinet to give any details about stability. official sources as well as they meeting, chaired by Prime the nature of the allega- The Cabinet also project the real image of the Minister HRH Prince Khalifa tions against Sir Edward, condemned the heinous terror The Cabinet meeting in progress development boom currently bin Salman Al Khalifa, who died in 2005, aged blast in Sitra, which led to witnessed by the Kingdom in Information Affairs Minister, 89. The revelations came the martyrdom of two on-duty essential partners in the terror efforts to enhance the need to continue dealing all fields. Isa bin Abdulrahman Al as it was announced that policemen. The session offered crime. developments that benefit the with terror groups and The Cabinet referred the Hammadi said that the media- the Independent Police deepest condolences to the It urged the competent nation and the citizens, nor organisations relentlessly. He consolidated final account monitoring job would be done Complaints Commission was families of the bereaved. authorities to quickly finalise will they affect its tireless work issued instructions to take all of the Future Generations in coordination with various investigating claims that the In a statement following the necessary security procedures to maintain the Kingdom’s necessary security measures Reserve Fund for the fiscal government agencies. session, the Secretary-General to bring the criminals to status as a secure and stable to protect the nation and year ending December 31, police had quietly dropped The Minister said that of the Cabinet Dr. Yaser bin justice. nation under its leadership” the citizens from the acts 2014 to the legislative branch the government would take a criminal trial in the 1990s. Essa Al Nasser said the Cabinet “Such terror acts will not said the Cabinet. committed by misguided after it had been audited by the all necessary actions to deal considered the perpetrators as impede the government’s The Premier underlined groups. National Audit Office. with local media, which publish wrong information about the Kingdom. “Even the international media will also be contacted if they give inaccurate information about Bahrain,” he said. The Minister said that the government had established laws in 2002 to regulate media in the Kingdom. “If needed, the Kingdom will enact more laws.” The Information Affairs Minister said that the current Press Law did not apply to social media. The new laws, Al Hammadi speaks at the Press conference. which will be enacted in future, will bring social media under are enough laws to deal with media users,” he said. Press Law. “But currently there violations made by the social He said that the Ministry of Hearing starts in breach of traffic law case against Asian man

DT News Network However, the defendant - on grounds of providing Manama alleged that it was the Gulf public transportation without he High Criminal Appeals National who requested him a license. Judges had also fined Court has commenced to transport him to Manama him BD500 for his offence hearingT the trial of an by his car in return of as well as ordered for his Asian man, who contested money. “I drove my friend to immediate deportation once he a conviction in a breach of the airport, and while I was completes his jail term. traffic law case. The defendant about to leave, I saw the man The initial ruling also was earlier given 20 days’ (the Gulf national). He included a three-year-long imprisonment for using his car requested me to take him to re-entry ban to Bahrain against for commercial transportation. Manama by my car for BD5,” him. It’s worth to note that it He was captured after the defendant pointed out in was the first time for a Bahraini transporting a Gulf national his statement. court to issue a verdict for such from the Bahrain International The accused was captured a road violation. The case was Airport to Manama. at the airport exit while he was referred to the appeals court Prosecutors claimed that the en route to Bahrain’s capital. after the defendant contested defendant offered to give the He was convicted before the his initial sentence. His case visitor a lift to Manama at a Lower Criminal Court - which was adjourned yesterday until fair of BD5 when he met him is concerned with hearing August 5 to summon up a at the airport. cases related to traffic violations translator for him. 2 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 3 CABINET: NEED UNIFIED MINISTRY TO KEEP TAB Sir Edward Heath named in child sex abuse probe London STANCE AGAINST TERROR ON CONTENTS OF MEDIA Police have named Sir Edward Heath as a suspect- Condemns Sitra terror blast, praises supportive stances To be done in coordination with various government agencies ed paedophile in the most extraordinary twist yet in DT News Network Scrutinising media DT News Network Interior would create laws to bring it to the notice of the Kingdom. the ongoing investigation Manama Prince Khalifa also issued [email protected] tackle the violations committed person concerned. We have to “Many small and large scale into allegations of historic he Cabinet session, chaired directives to the Ministry of Manama The Minister said that the on social media. Later the law use the social media in a right investors have contacted the child abuse. Appealing for Tby Prime Minister HRH Information Affairs to follow he Ministry of Information government would take all will be presented to the Public way,” he remarked. authorities. First, we have potential victims of the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al up the coverage on Kingdom’s TAffairs will keep an eye on necessary actions to deal with local Prosecution. In this regard, to deal with large projects. late former Prime Minister Khalifa at the Gudaibiya Palace issues in the local and foreign the contents of local as well as the role of the Information Stalled projects Later, medium and small- to come forward, Wiltshire yesterday, called for adopting Press. The Ministry was international media to ensure and international media, which Affairs Authority (IAA) is to scale investors will be given Police revealed that he unified stances and rallying also requested to coordinate that the media houses project publish wrong information about coordinate with the Interior Commenting on the stalled prominence. The priority of had been named in rela- behind the leadership as the with other Ministries and the true development achieved the Kingdom Ministry. projects, Al Hammadi said that the government is to protect tion to offences concerning best way to fend off sedition state departments to ensure by Bahrain. “If anyone notices violations the government was studying the interest of the investors,” and foil attempts to subvert that mass media receive children. But they declined Addressing media yesterday on social media, he/she can all stalled projects in the the Minister added. Kingdom’s security and information from credible after the weekly Cabinet to give any details about stability. official sources as well as they meeting, chaired by Prime the nature of the allega- The Cabinet also project the real image of the Minister HRH Prince Khalifa tions against Sir Edward, condemned the heinous terror The Cabinet meeting in progress development boom currently bin Salman Al Khalifa, who died in 2005, aged blast in Sitra, which led to witnessed by the Kingdom in Information Affairs Minister, 89. The revelations came the martyrdom of two on-duty essential partners in the terror efforts to enhance the need to continue dealing all fields. Isa bin Abdulrahman Al as it was announced that policemen. The session offered crime. developments that benefit the with terror groups and The Cabinet referred the Hammadi said that the media- the Independent Police deepest condolences to the It urged the competent nation and the citizens, nor organisations relentlessly. He consolidated final account monitoring job would be done Complaints Commission was families of the bereaved. authorities to quickly finalise will they affect its tireless work issued instructions to take all of the Future Generations in coordination with various investigating claims that the In a statement following the necessary security procedures to maintain the Kingdom’s necessary security measures Reserve Fund for the fiscal government agencies. session, the Secretary-General to bring the criminals to status as a secure and stable to protect the nation and year ending December 31, police had quietly dropped The Minister said that of the Cabinet Dr. Yaser bin justice. nation under its leadership” the citizens from the acts 2014 to the legislative branch the government would take a criminal trial in the 1990s. Essa Al Nasser said the Cabinet “Such terror acts will not said the Cabinet. committed by misguided after it had been audited by the all necessary actions to deal considered the perpetrators as impede the government’s The Premier underlined groups. National Audit Office. with local media, which publish wrong information about the Kingdom. “Even the international media will also be contacted if they give inaccurate information about Bahrain,” he said. The Minister said that the government had established laws in 2002 to regulate media in the Kingdom. “If needed, the Kingdom will enact more laws.” The Information Affairs Minister said that the current Press Law did not apply to social media. The new laws, Al Hammadi speaks at the Press conference. which will be enacted in future, will bring social media under are enough laws to deal with media users,” he said. Press Law. “But currently there violations made by the social He said that the Ministry of Hearing starts in breach of traffic law case against Asian man

DT News Network However, the defendant - on grounds of providing Manama alleged that it was the Gulf public transportation without he High Criminal Appeals National who requested him a license. Judges had also fined Court has commenced to transport him to Manama him BD500 for his offence hearingT the trial of an by his car in return of as well as ordered for his Asian man, who contested money. “I drove my friend to immediate deportation once he a conviction in a breach of the airport, and while I was completes his jail term. traffic law case. The defendant about to leave, I saw the man The initial ruling also was earlier given 20 days’ (the Gulf national). He included a three-year-long imprisonment for using his car requested me to take him to re-entry ban to Bahrain against for commercial transportation. Manama by my car for BD5,” him. It’s worth to note that it He was captured after the defendant pointed out in was the first time for a Bahraini transporting a Gulf national his statement. court to issue a verdict for such from the Bahrain International The accused was captured a road violation. The case was Airport to Manama. at the airport exit while he was referred to the appeals court Prosecutors claimed that the en route to Bahrain’s capital. after the defendant contested defendant offered to give the He was convicted before the his initial sentence. His case visitor a lift to Manama at a Lower Criminal Court - which was adjourned yesterday until fair of BD5 when he met him is concerned with hearing August 5 to summon up a at the airport. cases related to traffic violations translator for him. 4 REGAL GLIMPZ Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received former Speaker Khalifa Al Dhahrani, senior officials, members of the Parliament and Shura Council at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday

Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa held talks with Russian Interior Minister Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received member of Ambassador Vagif Garaev on Sunday the Shura Council, Zia Al Musawi yesterday Tuesday, August 4, 2015 5 CARS’ REMOVAL ORDERED

FORMunicipality SPRUCING issues notices to remove carsUP that encroachedROADS roads

DT News Network [email protected] The municipal- Manama ity has already he Southern Area issued notices to Municipality of the KingdomT has taken a major the owners of the step to beautify the roads cars, who have encroached by cars. The cars parked along side the roads, parked the cars especially in East Riffa, West with ‘for sale’ Riffa, Askar, Jaw and parts of stickers on them. A car parked encroaching the Sanad and Isa Town will be road removed soon in a bid to give a A specific time facelift to the area. limit has been abandoned cars have been The municipality has already marring the beauty of the issued notices to the owners given to remove area. “The presence of these of the cars, who parked the these illegally cars are also annoying people cars with ‘for sale’ stickers on parked cars in the neighbourhood,” the them. The municipality has municipality said. given a specific time limit to “Municipality has already remove these illegally parked should be borne by the owners taken action by issuing notices cars. “If the cars are not shifted of the car,” it warned. to owners of the abandoned within the specific time, the Cars are seen illegally parked along roadside in the Southern Area Municipality The initiative came cars. Now it is time for municipality will tow the cars and Media Department of the said in a statement. by the municipality, all the after the municipality the car owners to act,” it away,” the Public Relations Southern Area Municipality “If the cars are towed away cost incurred for this purpose received complaints that the added. Chief of staff inspects BDF unit, meets officials DT News Network on the right track regarding Manama BDF Chief was dedication and constant hief of Staff of the Bahrain briefed on the keenness to achieve the expected CDefence Force (BDF) combat and administrative Lieutenant-General Dheyab unit’s work pro- readiness, alongside other BDF bin Saqr Al Nuaimi yesterday gress, plans and units. He noted that the unit’s paid an inspection visit to a development would go hand in BDF unit. training hand with the rehabilitation of The chief of staff was its military personnel. welcomed by the unit’s He lauded the key role commander and senior as combat and administrative played by the unit’s officers, officers, and was briefed on readiness. He also met other non-commissioned officers the unit’s work progress, plans, officials there. and members, and wished training programmes, as well He said that the unit was them further success.

Chief of staff during his visit 6 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 MTT LAUNCHES NEW RADAR WIND AND TEMP PROFILER The RWTP will contribute to improving safety for airports

DT News Network and enable the Meteorological [email protected] Directorate to issue necessary Manama Data from the weather warnings to pilots of he Ministry of Profiler will be aircraft during takeoff and Transportation and landing, ensuring avoidance TelecommunicationsT furnished to any of weather- related accidents Meteorological Directorate has requesting airline that can affect the safety of completed the installation of a passengers and aircraft. Radar Wind and Temperature using Bahrain Helicopters, which are low Profiler that measures wind International altitude flying aircraft, will and temperature in the Airport for assis- be especially served by this atmosphere. radar. Ahmed Al Nemah, the tance in takeoff “The information generated Acting Undersecretary of or landing from this device will enable us Civil Aviation Affairs at the to expand our database, and Ministry of Transportation and can be used in the future in the Telecommunications (MTT) field of research or to predict said that the completion of the movement of any lingering the project is an important especially in the lower layers of components in the atmosphere, milestone in the Ministry’s the atmosphere. including harmful gases in strategic plan to develop the This in turn will contribute The MTT Facility the event of any disaster, God Kingdom’s meteorological to further improving safety forbid, in the Gulf Region,” services, by investing in cutting- at the Bahrain International Meteorology at MTT’s Civil the atmospheric temperature Bahrain International Airport he said. edge technology that enables Airport and strengthening Aviation Affairs, explained at different altitudes above for assistance in takeoff or The radar data will be one the Meteorological Directorate its standing amongst various that the main function of the runway on a continuous landing. of the main inputs for the to closely observe the weather Airline Companies working in the radar is to measure the basis, and such information Deham added that this Numerical Weather Prediction phenomena affecting the the Kingdom of Bahrain. velocity (speed and direction) can then be furnished to information would help project, which is one of the takeoff and landing of aircraft, Adel Deham, Director of of the wind in addition to any requesting airline using forecast weather conditions MTT’s upcoming projects. Beating the odds, Bahraini adventurer heads to Iceland Mohammed Zafran/DTNN “It will be a busy schedule. It [email protected] will be physically exhausting. Ahmed Jaffar, who suffers from I am a little tensed, as I have Manama not prepared for it as much Bahraini adventurer is Parkinson’s disease, drew interna- as I wanted to. Because of on his way to Iceland tional acclaim as well as admirers various reasons, I did not Ato inspire others who are in get enough time to prepare difficult situations. from around the globe who refer to and practice and it might Ahmed Jaffar, a Parkinson’s him as the ‘beast of Bahrain’ be leaving me a little short disease surviver, is on his way fitness-wise for such a huge for another intense challenge endeavour. However, I hope as he is hoping to tackle the it can be managed.” extreme temperatures of horseback riding and trekking year, researchers from The “The extreme climate will Iceland in the next 12 days. in Mongolia as well as Austrian Parkinson’s Support be the greatest challenge. Its The Arad resident who is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Group gave him the title never easy to tread from a a successful businessman the highest peak in Africa. ‘Ambassador for Parkinson’s country like Bahrain where and the owner of a large Jaffar drew international Affairs and Relationships’ temperature rises to over 40 supermarket chain in Bahrain acclaim as well as admirers in an awarding ceremony in degree Celsius to another has already completed five from around the globe Vienna. country where it is very cold,” challenging trips including who refer to him as the Now, he is on yet another Jaffar in Antartica he said. an adventure in Antarctica, ‘beast of Bahrain’. Last trip to ‘challenge Parkinson’s’ exercise routine. “Exercise as well as to inspire others is very important, if I fail “so that they won’t give to exercise rigorously and up”. Speaking to DT News, consistently, the Parkinson’s Jaffar said “I go for these starts to take over. This is challenging trips to show that one of the reasons I am Parkinson’s has not defeated taking up big challenges such me as well as to show people as Kilimanjaro, Antarctica who are suffering difficulties and Iceland. These trips in life that they can achieve strengthen me physically and great things no matter what mentally.” the obstacles are.” Jaffar is expected to reach Despite being burdened Iceland today morning after with the life-altering disease, leaving Bahrain last night. Jaffar leads a normal life, His plans for Iceland include working hard on his business glacier hiking, Iceberg and taking care of his family Boating, trekking, hiking and A photograph taken by Jaffar in Antartica in addition to a rigorous Horse Riding. Jaffar climbing Kilimanjaro 6 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7 MTT LAUNCHES NEW RADAR BAHRAINIS’ PLEA REJECTED WIND AND TEMP PROFILER IN BATTERIES THEFT CASE The RWTP will contribute to improving safety for airports Two men nabbed for stealing batteries of 10 trucks

DT News Network and enable the Meteorological DT News Network Both the area, stealing a total of 10 According to the two Bahrainis’ “We sold them for a total [email protected] Directorate to issue necessary Manama trucks batteries. amount of BD100,” he added. Manama Data from the weather warnings to pilots of he appeals of two men defendants According to their statements before prosecutors, The defendants were nabbed he Ministry of Profiler will be aircraft during takeoff and Tinvolved in the theft were earlier statements before prosecutors, they committed their crime, as their after a Pakistani man, who Transportation and landing, ensuring avoidance of batteries of trucks were they committed their crime, purchased four of the batteries, TelecommunicationsT furnished to any of weather- related accidents rejected yesterday. Both the given six-month as their pockets were empty pockets were empty of informed police about them. Meteorological Directorate has requesting airline that can affect the safety of convicted Bahraini defendants sentences after of money. “I received a call money “I asked them to give me their completed the installation of a passengers and aircraft. were earlier given six-month being found from my friend (the second identity cards, but they refused. Radar Wind and Temperature using Bahrain Helicopters, which are low sentences after being found defendant) and he requested So I suspected they were Profiler that measures wind International altitude flying aircraft, will guilty of theft. The duo went guilty of theft me to go out with him. We proposed to steal the batteries cash,” the first defendant told thieves,” the Pakistani said in and temperature in the Airport for assis- be especially served by this on a robbing spree in the Sitra didn’t have money and he and sell them later to get some prosecutors. his statement. atmosphere. radar. Ahmed Al Nemah, the tance in takeoff “The information generated Acting Undersecretary of or landing from this device will enable us Alumni Club flays Iranian interference Civil Aviation Affairs at the to expand our database, and Man fined for selling liquor sans licence Ministry of Transportation and can be used in the future in the sive designs. Telecommunications (MTT) field of research or to predict DT News Network and bought from him alcohol Manama They reiterated unwaver- said that the completion of the movement of any lingering Manama He was apprehended when an posing as a customer. Several The Alumni Club yesterday the project is an important especially in the lower layers of components in the atmosphere, elling alcohol without a types of alcoholic drinks were strongly condemned blatant ing allegiance to His Majesty milestone in the Ministry’s the atmosphere. including harmful gases in Slicence has proved costly for undercover agent, on a police tip- seized from his store. Iranian interference which King Hamad, Prime Minister strategic plan to develop the This in turn will contribute The MTT Facility the event of any disaster, God an Asian man, who was fined off, went to his store and bought He justified his illicit act preys on Bahrain’s stability HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Kingdom’s meteorological to further improving safety forbid, in the Gulf Region,” BD2000 by the High Criminal by stating to prosecutors that and security and the unity of Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Court. from him alcohol posing as he wanted to increase his services, by investing in cutting- at the Bahrain International Meteorology at MTT’s Civil the atmospheric temperature Bahrain International Airport he said. its people. In a statement, the Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, He will be deported from profits. edge technology that enables Airport and strengthening Aviation Affairs, explained at different altitudes above for assistance in takeoff or The radar data will be one a customer Alumni Club affirmed Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme the Meteorological Directorate its standing amongst various that the main function of the runway on a continuous landing. of the main inputs for the Bahrain if his appeal rejected The defendant was charged Commander and First Deputy before the High Criminal with selling alcohol without long-standing Arab identity, to closely observe the weather Airline Companies working in the radar is to measure the basis, and such information Deham added that this Numerical Weather Prediction Premier. The club took pride in Appeals Court. The defendant in his Sitra cold store. an undercover agent, on a permission, possessing liquors saying that the Kingdom will phenomena affecting the the Kingdom of Bahrain. velocity (speed and direction) can then be furnished to information would help project, which is one of the the outstanding national gains. takeoff and landing of aircraft, Adel Deham, Director of of the wind in addition to any requesting airline using forecast weather conditions MTT’s upcoming projects. was illegally promoting alcohol He was apprehended when police tip-off, went to his store without a licence. thwart any plots and subver- Beating the odds, Bahraini adventurer heads to Iceland Woman drags dealer to Mohammed Zafran/DTNN “It will be a busy schedule. It [email protected] will be physically exhausting. Ahmed Jaffar, who suffers from I am a little tensed, as I have court for car’s defect Manama not prepared for it as much Bahraini adventurer is Parkinson’s disease, drew interna- as I wanted to. Because of DT News Network a message on the screen on his way to Iceland tional acclaim as well as admirers various reasons, I did not Manama The woman’s appeared suggesting that there Ato inspire others who are in get enough time to prepare Bahraini woman is suing a was a defect in the engine,” Al difficult situations. from around the globe who refer to and practice and it might Alocal auto dealership in the lawyer claimed Shuwaikh said. Ahmed Jaffar, a Parkinson’s him as the ‘beast of Bahrain’ be leaving me a little short Court of Urgent Matters as her that his client “She took the car to the disease surviver, is on his way fitness-wise for such a huge vehicle has a manufacturing dealership, and they told her for another intense challenge endeavour. However, I hope defect. The proceedings of decided to file that there was a problem in the as he is hoping to tackle the it can be managed.” the case have commenced a complaint engine. She kept the car for two extreme temperatures of horseback riding and trekking year, researchers from The “The extreme climate will yesterday, and the plaintiff’s against the deal- days and they received a call Iceland in the next 12 days. in Mongolia as well as Austrian Parkinson’s Support be the greatest challenge. Its lawyer Mohsin Al Shuwaikh informing her that the car was The Arad resident who is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Group gave him the title never easy to tread from a said before the court that his ership after the ready. When she asked them a successful businessman the highest peak in Africa. ‘Ambassador for Parkinson’s country like Bahrain where client enjoyed driving the car latter failed to about what was the problem, and the owner of a large Jaffar drew international Affairs and Relationships’ temperature rises to over 40 for only one month before an they failed to response to her supermarket chain in Bahrain acclaim as well as admirers in an awarding ceremony in degree Celsius to another engine error erupted. rectify the dam- questions,” he added. has already completed five from around the globe Vienna. country where it is very cold,” He claimed that his client age or take a The lawyer requested challenging trips including who refer to him as the Now, he is on yet another Jaffar in Antartica he said. decided to file a complaint proper action the court to summon up a an adventure in Antarctica, ‘beast of Bahrain’. Last trip to ‘challenge Parkinson’s’ exercise routine. “Exercise against the dealership after mechanical technician to as well as to inspire others is very important, if I fail the latter failed to rectify the conduct a thorough check on “so that they won’t give to exercise rigorously and damage or take a proper action the car to ascertain its condition up”. Speaking to DT News, consistently, the Parkinson’s to fix it. for the car, but after a month and the type of defect in the Jaffar said “I go for these starts to take over. This is “My client paid full amount felt a shake in the car, and engine as well as its causes. challenging trips to show that one of the reasons I am Parkinson’s has not defeated taking up big challenges such me as well as to show people as Kilimanjaro, Antarctica BP community initiatives highlighted who are suffering difficulties and Iceland. These trips in life that they can achieve strengthen me physically and DT News Network of the society. growing number of great things no matter what mentally.” Manama The Polytechnic organised beneficiaries and lauded the obstacles are.” Jaffar is expected to reach he Head of Bahrain about 40 community students-employees interaction Despite being burdened Iceland today morning after TPolytechnic (BP)’s Social cooperation events and with these initiatives which with the life-altering disease, leaving Bahrain last night. and Business Initiatives initiatives in the last two years contribute to achieving the Jaffar leads a normal life, His plans for Iceland include Section, Leena Al Mannai, in line with its Strategic Plan Polytechnic’s vision, mission working hard on his business glacier hiking, Iceberg affirmed the BP’s keenness 2015-2019 and emanating from and strategic goals in line with and taking care of his family Boating, trekking, hiking and on its social partnership with the belief on the principles of the Government Action Plan A photograph taken by Jaffar in Antartica in addition to a rigorous Horse Riding. Jaffar climbing Kilimanjaro public and private institutions social partnership. and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s and all the various components She cited the increasingly Vision 2030. 8 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 MUHARRAQ CLUB EXTENDS SIGNING NATIONAL DOCUMENT The club plans to make the signing online through its website

DT News Network in violation of principles Current and former Manama of good neighbourliness, he Muharraq club has international laws and parliamentarians and extended the signing norms and Organisation municipality members, ofT the national document of Islamic Cooperation. for few more days and to The participants representatives of sport clubs launch it on its website condemned Sitra terror and scores of citizens have to be signed by Bahrainis attack, which targeted uttered denunciation of the abroad. Participants on duty policemen in signing the national by the use of Iranian flagrant Iranian interference document have expressed weapons smuggled by support for the Cabinet’s sea by terrorists who had statement issued yesterday trained in the Iranian His Majesty King Hamad led by the Minister of on Sitra terror bombing. Revolutionary Guard bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Interior Lt. Gen. Shaikh Current and former camps. the Premier and Crown Rashid bin Abdulla Al parliamentarians and They welcomed Prime Prince, Deputy Supreme Khalifa in maintaining municipality members, Minister HRH Prince Commander and First the homeland’s security representatives of sport Khalifa bin Salman Al Deputy Prime Minister and stability and foiling clubs and scores of citizens Khalifa’s call for promptly HRH Prince Salman bin weapons and explosives have uttered denunciation bringing perpetrators Hamad Al Khalifa. smuggling attempts of the flagrant Iranian of the terror bombing to They hailed the from Iran which refuge interference in Bahrain’s justice. They reiterated efforts of the Interior fugitives and trains internal affairs which is pledges of allegiance to Ministry’s personnel terrorists. Supporters signing the document 150 students benefited from national training programme DT News Network Manama s many as 150 students benefited under the national training Aprogramme implemented by the General Secretariat of the Council for Higher Education, from 14 public and private Bahraini institutions. Seven of these students elaborate on their training experience with the national programme for field training. In the period between July 26 to September 4, a variety of training opportunities were available for students including in graphic designing, Amir Jaffar Faisal Al Mahmood Noor Abdulnasser Rabab Ebrahim media, statistics, chemical engineering, as a translator and learning teamwork mechanical engineering, etc. skills in the General Secretariat of the Faisal Al Mahmood, a law student Council for Higher Education. from Kingdom University claims he benefited from labour market Professional abilities requirements. “Such training programmes and courses are great Amir Jaffar, a Mechanical opportunities for university students Engineering student from Bahrain to theories into practice in the labour Polytechnic confirmed that Bahrain market,”. He pointed out that his Petroleum Company (BAPCO) has experience in working at the Bahrain enhanced his professional abilities. Chamber of Commerce and Industry He noted that regardless of a degree earned him the practical skills as well of academic excellence in theoretical as academic ones. subjects, it is an urgent need to strengthen the practical side to be Zahra Khalid Turkey Abdullah Zahra Makki Teamwork skills able to achieve a successful career Thirsty for training opportunities student at the University of Bahrain after graduation. Noor Abdulnasser, an accounting expressed his delight in getting trained Zahra Khalid, an English Literature Zahra Makki, a student from student from University of Bahrain Rabab Ebrahim, a banking student at PricewaterhouseCoopers (trading as student from University of Bahrain AMA University noted that the confirmed that the programme at the University of Bahrain explained PwC), pointing out that the company said that she benefited from teamwork training programme has given her contributed to the development of her that her experience in working for the specializes in the field of audit which skills under the programme. the precious opportunity to link capabilities and strengths, stressing Ernst and young firm stimulated her is part of his academic specialization, “University students are hungry for theoretical application, which she is on the importance of hands-on personal capabilities and diligence, and this is what earned him the ability such training opportunities given its currently being trained in BAPCO. training for senior university students which is allowing her to run her life to recruit his information in theory to practicality,” she said. Zahra noted Zahra added that she benefited greatly to help them prepare efficiently for in a successful process. a practical field which only boosted his that she learned a lot from interning from human resources management. the labour market. Turkey Abdullah, accounting personal potential. 8 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Tuesday , August 4, 2015 9 Tunisian President GOVT SCHOOLS TO GET gets HM MUHARRAQ CLUB EXTENDS King’s invite to Bahrain

DT News Network SIGNING NATIONAL DOCUMENT BRAND NEW FACILITIES Manama Works are done in prior for the new school year is Majesty King Hamad Hbin Isa Al Khalifa has The club plans to make the signing online through its website extended an official invitation DT News Network line with the Government’s aluminium insulating windows to Tunisian President Beji Caid Manama The complete maintenance interest in maintaining school are to be installed to save power Essebsi to visit the Kingdom of DT News Network in violation of principles Current and former he Building Maintenance works comprise of civil, buildings in order to ensure and preserve natural resources Bahrain. Royal Court Special Manama of good neighbourliness, TDirector at the Ministry of mechanical and electrical the provision of high quality in the Kingdom. Envoy Samira Rajab yesterday he Muharraq club has international laws and parliamentarians and Works, Municipalities Affairs services; in line with a yearly A number of nine old submitted a letter in this regard Textended the signing norms and Organisation municipality members, and Urban Planning Huda works, in addition to inter- plan aiming to maintain schools with deteriorated from HM the King to President of the national document of Islamic Cooperation. representatives of sport clubs Mirza announced that the nal and external painting schools in the Kingdom. concrete structures have Essebsi. for few more days and to The participants Ministry has commenced the works etc Mirza also added that been chosen to undergo The Tunisian leader received launch it on its website condemned Sitra terror and scores of citizens have maintenance of 40 government the complete maintenance constructional maintenance; Rajab and discussed with her to be signed by Bahrainis attack, which targeted uttered denunciation of the schools in the Kingdom’s - Municipalities Affairs and works comprise of civil, based on lab reports prepared bilateral relations and ways of abroad. Participants on duty policemen Governorates as part of an Urban Planning Eng. Huda mechanical and electrical by the Ministry’s Materials bolstering joint ties, in addition in signing the national by the use of Iranian flagrant Iranian interference agreement with the Ministry of Mirza works, in addition to internal Engineering Directorate in to the current Arab situation, document have expressed weapons smuggled by Education and in preparation and external painting works, coordination with the Services regional and international support for the Cabinet’s sea by terrorists who had for the upcoming school year revamping toilets, fixing Directorate of the Ministry of developments. The meeting statement issued yesterday trained in the Iranian His Majesty King Hamad led by the Minister of 2015-2016. doors and windows, replacing Education. also focused on the situation on Sitra terror bombing. Revolutionary Guard bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Interior Lt. Gen. Shaikh The cost of the maintenance structure, improve their the operational and economic electricity and water extensions The Ministry is keen to of Arab women, stressing Current and former camps. the Premier and Crown Rashid bin Abdulla Al works is BD2,556,800. Mirza internal environment, levels. and damaged health tools. complete all maintenance similarities between Bahraini parliamentarians and They welcomed Prime Prince, Deputy Supreme Khalifa in maintaining stated that the maintenance prolong their life span, ensure The maintenance of Also, the old lighting system at works coinciding with the start and Tunisian women who municipality members, Minister HRH Prince Commander and First the homeland’s security works aim to maintain the sustainability and increase government buildings, some schools will be replaced of the school year. enjoy a pioneering status in the representatives of sport Khalifa bin Salman Al Deputy Prime Minister and stability and foiling safety of the school buildings their value and competency on especially schools, falls in with power-saving lighting and Arab region. clubs and scores of citizens Khalifa’s call for promptly HRH Prince Salman bin weapons and explosives have uttered denunciation bringing perpetrators Hamad Al Khalifa. smuggling attempts of the flagrant Iranian of the terror bombing to They hailed the from Iran which refuge interference in Bahrain’s justice. They reiterated efforts of the Interior fugitives and trains Edu Ministry inaugurates internal affairs which is pledges of allegiance to Ministry’s personnel terrorists. Supporters signing the document fourteen summer clubs 150 students benefited from national training programme DT News Network Manama s many as 150 students benefited under the national training Aprogramme implemented by the General Secretariat of the Council for Higher Education, from 14 public and private Bahraini institutions. Seven of these students elaborate on their training experience with the national programme for field training. In the period between July 26 to September 4, a variety of training opportunities were available for students including in graphic designing, Amir Jaffar Faisal Al Mahmood Noor Abdulnasser Rabab Ebrahim media, statistics, chemical engineering, as a translator and learning teamwork Cucumber prices shot up from BD3.5 per box a few days ago to BD5.5, according to mechanical engineering, etc. skills in the General Secretariat of the wholesale dealers at the Centre Market Manama. The vendors attribute the price rise to Faisal Al Mahmood, a law student Council for Higher Education. the lack of supplies, mainly from Jordan from Kingdom University claims he benefited from labour market Professional abilities requirements. “Such training programmes and courses are great Amir Jaffar, a Mechanical An Asian techni- opportunities for university students Engineering student from Bahrain cian was injured to theories into practice in the labour Polytechnic confirmed that Bahrain Dr. Al Nuaimi with the participants of a summer club after a fire broke market,”. He pointed out that his Petroleum Company (BAPCO) has out in a work- experience in working at the Bahrain enhanced his professional abilities. DT News Network their talents and skills. He students, lauding the variety shop located in Chamber of Commerce and Industry He noted that regardless of a degree Manama added that the programme is of educational programmes a farm in Bilad earned him the practical skills as well of academic excellence in theoretical inister of Education also aimed at students with benefiting students this year, Al Qadeem as academic ones. subjects, it is an urgent need to Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi special needs. including games, sports, M yesterday. He strengthen the practical side to be Zahra Khalid Turkey Abdullah Zahra Makki inaugurated as many as 14 During the inauguration, the artistic activities, computer suffered burn able to achieve a successful career student at the University of Bahrain summer clubs across Bahrain Education Minister inspected activities, English lessons Teamwork skills Thirsty for training opportunities wounds from after graduation. Noor Abdulnasser, an accounting expressed his delight in getting trained benefiting more than 5000 workshops and programmes as well as recreational and the fire erupted Zahra Khalid, an English Literature Zahra Makki, a student from student from University of Bahrain Rabab Ebrahim, a banking student at PricewaterhouseCoopers (trading as students during the summer provided by the clubs for educational trips. while he was student from University of Bahrain AMA University noted that the confirmed that the programme at the University of Bahrain explained PwC), pointing out that the company holidays. fixing a vehicle. said that she benefited from teamwork training programme has given her contributed to the development of her that her experience in working for the specializes in the field of audit which The minister stressed that The Minister opened as many as 14 A fuel leakage skills under the programme. the precious opportunity to link capabilities and strengths, stressing Ernst and young firm stimulated her is part of his academic specialization, the summer clubs are part was found out “University students are hungry for theoretical application, which she is on the importance of hands-on personal capabilities and diligence, and this is what earned him the ability of the Education Ministry’s summer clubs across Bahrain ben- to be the cause such training opportunities given its currently being trained in BAPCO. training for senior university students which is allowing her to run her life to recruit his information in theory to efforts to provide students efiting more than 5000 students of fire practicality,” she said. Zahra noted Zahra added that she benefited greatly to help them prepare efficiently for in a successful process. a practical field which only boosted his with educational services that she learned a lot from interning from human resources management. the labour market. Turkey Abdullah, accounting personal potential. during the academic year or during the summer holidays on holidays in order to hone 10 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 FACILITATE LIVELIHOOD OF CITIZENS: HRH PREMIER Prime Minister receives officials, Shura Councillors and MPs

DT News Network Manama The regulations aim he government will continue to Tcooperate with the legislature to deter anyone who to provide citizens with dignified may attempt to desta- livelihood, quality services and regulations to help facilitate their bilise national secu- livelihood, said Prime Minister HRH rity or cooperate with Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said. any foreign group or The Premier was speaking in a country to subvert the meeting with former Speaker Khalifa Al Dhahrani, senior officials, members accomplishments of of the Council of Representatives the Bahraini people (MPs) and Shura Councillors at the Gudaibiya Palace here yesterday. The Premier urged for holding more MPs and Shura Councillors similar meetings to reach common expressed their gratitude and solutions and understandings to fulfil appreciation to Prince Khalifa for the ambitions of all citizens. his continuous support to legislative The meeting also explored current work. They lauded his keenness on local, regional and international burgeoning cooperation between the developments. Discussions were also legislative and executive bodies. “It held on the cooperation between the contributed lots of accomplishments legislative and executive bodies on for the nation and citizens since the the revision of laws, legislations and beginning of parliamentary work regulations to hold those who commit in the Kingdom of Bahrain which terrorist acts. continues to-date on the same path The regulations aim to deter anyone and tone,” they noted. who may attempt to destabilise They also hailed the constant national security or cooperate with keenness of the Premier on Gulf any foreign group or country to unity that arouses from his insightful subvert the accomplishments of the vision vis-à-vis current and future Bahraini people. Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa circumstances. Shura Council 3700 Bahrainis to perform Hajj this year announces allegiance to Muhammad Azam/DTNN holiest site in Islam. The number of construction work is over it will be [email protected] visas for foreign Muslims has been able to accommodate 2.2 million leadership Manama halved and the local quota cut by 20 pilgrims at a time while doubling the total of three thousand seven per cent during construction work capacity at the Mataf from 48,000 to DT News Network hundred Muslims from Bahrain in order to avoid any inconvenience. 105,000 per hour. Manama Ahave registered to perform Hajj this According to a report published Hajj is one of the five pillars of he Shura Council yesterday year, confirmed Head of Bahrain in Saudi Gazette, 95pc of the Islam and a mandatory religious rallied behind the wise leadership Hajj Mission Shaikh Adnan bin expansion work is complete and the duty once in a lifetime for every inT confronting blatant Iranian Abdullah Al Qattan while speaking interference and subversive designs to the DT News yesterday. to destabilise Bahrain, undermine He said that the process of It is worth noting that Saudi Arabia had its security and fuel sectarian strife registration has been completed reduced Hajj quotas because of the con- between its people. and the pilgrims are expected to Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh start their journeys to Mecca from struction work at the Grand Mosque in Al Saleh, members as well as the September 9. “All the pilgrims must Mecca, the holiest site in Islam. The number General Secretary and staff submitted go for vaccination before going for a National Document to His Majesty Hajj,” he said, “they should not take of visas for foreign Muslims has been halved King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. it as something imposed on them - it and the local quota cut by 20 per cent dur- The council reiterated unwavering is only for their protection.” Shaikh Adnan bin Abdullah Al Qattan ing construction work in order to avoid any allegiance to the wise leadership Exact date of Hajj cannot be fixed and firm belonging to the Kingdom in advance as it depends on the the remembrance of Allah Almighty. inconvenience of Bahrain, slamming Iranian Islamic lunar calendar based on the He asked them to do good deeds and interference and subversive designs. sighting of the moon. Anyhow it stay away from all sorts of political The document rejects any attempt is expected to fall between 21 to 26 conversations during Hajj. “Follow rest is expected to be completed by adult and sane Muslim who is to encroach on the fundamentals September. the rules of Bahrain and Saudi the end of the year. So by next year, physically and financially capable of and pillars of the reform project, He added that he himself would Arabia,” he said. more Bahrainis are expected to be undertaking the journey to Mecca the democratic march and national perform Hajj this year. Shaikh It is worth noting that Saudi able to perform Hajj. and can afford the sustenance of his unity. The council stressed its national Adnan advised the pilgrims to Arabia had reduced Hajj quotas Saudi Arabia is spending almost family in his absence. Hajj gathering responsibility to support all that perform the obligation of Hajj with because of the construction work $20 billion on the expansion is considered the largest annual serves the interest of the homeland, full devotion spending their time in at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the of the Grand Mosque. Once the gathering of people worldwide. maintains its security and stability and protects the unity of its people. Avatar Sequels in 4K 11 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Page 12 App of the week

app on The go! It’s that time of the year again when taking a vacation means going through long and even tiring journeys. And some have to venture on the long road ahead to reach their dream destination. For the literature enthused, this can actually serve as ahrain Public Transport Company Adieu to paper tickets a treat- thank goodness for Audio (BPTC) have introduced the GO books! A bit like radio shows that Card,B a pre-paid, re-usable smart GO Cards provide passengers you actually want to listen to, a bit card that facilitates flexible, with a re-usable top-up alternative like podcasts before all the funny convenient and faster travel for to paper tickets and can be used on people stopped doing them and a bit public transport users. any route across the bus network. like books being read to you. The GO Card is the first GO Cards are charged for the zones Amazon’s Audible app is a smart ticketing system to crossed in any complete one-way gateway to its own audio book be introduced in Bahrain journey including connections service, drawing you in with free and one in a series of new between buses and offer a cheaper tasters of some of its best sellers. products and services to be travel option to purchasing tickets Worth downloading even if it’s only gradually added to the new for individual routes. for those free nibbles. bus network, in line with the They are available as one-day Ministry of Transportation and passes or can store cash credit and Telecommunications’ (MTT) efforts can be used as per passenger needs Gizmo of the week to upgrade and enhance Bahrain’s and convenience. There is an initial public transport system. fee of 500Fils when first purchasing a Triby geTs personal According to BPTC Director, Mark Kipling, “Smart ticketing is a GO Card and it can then be reloaded It’s high vital component of this project and crucial in elevating Bahrain’s public with any amount of credit up to a maximum of BD50. time we transport system, and enhancing the passenger journey. GO Cards are a GO Cards are widely obtainable and can be purchased from the bus drivers or the Ticket moved on cheaper, user-friendly alternative to the paper tickets and we have made Vending Machines at the main bus terminals in Manama, Isa Town and Muharraq. from the sure they are easily accessible to all passengers across all sectors”. traditional and cute- styled magnets to something that acts as an added benefit to our usual and mundane tasks- it’s the technological era after all. Welcome Canon Brings Triby- a fridge magnet of the 21st century. It comes with Bluetooth and WiFi and a noise-cancelling loudspeaker for phone chats. Invoxia is using the display to allow iOS and out the Big 3 Android users to send doodles to the device, make calls to it, and even stream Heard of the Airdroid? music to the speaker over Bluetooth. here’s a big chance that you haven’t. When Invoxia is even promising a month’s there is a sea of useless apps out there, a worth of battery life, with charging Tperson tends to miss out on the really good ones. via a mini USB connector. Comes at a Well, Airdroid has been out for a while and price of around BD75. even though it’s being mostly used by technical users, it can actually can do wonders for the average joe too. AirDroid makes the multi- screen life easier and more focused, by helping anon Middle East has launched ability to replace ink tanks during of paper up to 44”, at the same you access and manage your phone from any three new large format printers – print jobs and deliver speeds of up time. It enables automatic paper computer, anywhere and anytime, without the theC Canon image PROGRAF iPF830, to 42 seconds for A0 plain paper in switching between rolls to suit need of a cable or connector. You just have to iPF840 and iPF850 - to bring reliable, economy mode. print requirements, resulting in send an SMS, view app notifications, transfer precise and productive printing At the same time, the image high production printing without files and fully control your phone on computer to architecture, engineering and PROGRAF iPF850 improves any intervention by the operator via the AirDroid. construction (AEC), reprography efficiency and usability thanks to a for paper changing. It’s a really handy tool for users who do want and Computer Aided Design (CAD) high-capacity stacker that can hold Businesses that require eye- to carry a cable with at all times. Aside from all environments. up to 100 sheets of different sized catching prints, such as indoor the useful phone management tools, Airdroid The new devices deliver paper (up to A0), making it quick poster and point of sale printing can also play your music on the pc without Didn’t get Windows 10 on july best-in-class functionality and and easy to collect documents environments, will also appreciate having to transfer the songs. Once you launch 29? scan the code to find out if you performance to the high-volume by ensuring that they are not the addition of the latest High the app, it will run a tutorial for you on how print market. The upgraded curled. The iPF840 and iPF850 Chroma magenta ink for enhanced to use it. Airdroid is available for free on the have missed a step. system architecture delivers fast support dual roll to easily handle colour reproduction and more Google Play Store. and continuous printing with the different types and varying widths vibrant results. 12 TECH TALK Tuesday, August 4, 2015 When TV becomes the ultimate entertainment hub he world is on its toes. Especially when it comes to staying advanced and technologically groomed. And the need to haveT our life and things set out for the fast lane has moved to the entertainment sector too. Most 4K TV sets come future-ready, up scaling regular HD content for an unbeatable viewing experience. Hollywood biggies have taken industry cues and are producing the latest blockbusters and re-mastering classics to adapt to this technology, and cinema screen owners are upgrading their equipment to keep up. This high-resolution technology is also reinterpreting the TV experience for consumers. Featuring stunning contrast and striking brightness, the Samsung SUHD TV is powered by a re-mastering engine that automatically analyses the brightness of images to minimize additional power consumption, and still produce never-before-seen contrast levels. Blacks are blacker and brightness is improved by two-and half times more than conventional TVs. The pure color and efficient light emission is the work of the SUHD TV’s nano-crystal semi-conductors, which transmits different colors of light depending on their size. The result is more realistic and striking images. The unparalleled viewing experience offered by 4K technology has put it on the fast-track to wider adoption, and consumers in the market for a new set can get their first taste of the latest technology with the Samsung SUHD TV. It is available at major retailers across Bahrain starting from BD649.90 The QuesT for ever ‘higher DefiniTion’- Screens adopting 4K Technology igh-definition screens have down to contrast ratios and are also developing branded truly come of age. Walk number of colors per pixel. content to show off the capabilities Hinto any electronics store and YouTube, for example, has of their screens. Production you will be greeted by LED, started broadcasting in 4K, with companies, the gaming industry, LCD and Plasma screens with some 8K content also included security organizations in which labels claiming high-definition in the library. These are mostly detail is everything, is getting in capabilities. The race for the amateur documentaries of on 4K. And the most premium biggest, crispest, brightest, extreme sports and other activity. smartphones and digital cameras thinnest screens has also boiled Technology companies and others are equipped to shoot in 4K. Avatar Sequels in 4K ames Cameron has given an update on the eagerly-anticipated franchise: “We’re his three upcoming Avatar sequels. The still in the early stages. Right now we’re JHollywood director revealed that the films developing the software. I’m writing the will be shot in 4K and potentially utilize the scripts. We’re designing all the creatures and divisive 48 fps high frame rate format seen in characters and the settings, and so on. The Hobbit. The director who likes to push While the first film took almost four the envelope of setting his filmic years to make, the famed director hopes parameters will shoot in to accelerate the process quite a bit, 4K resolution through because of the advancement the use of Douglas of software and computer Trumbull’s graphics tools. “You know, patented gizmo, we’ll be shooting at a native MAGI — an resolution of probably 4K experimental and so then there should process that be a lot of true 4K theatres renders the by then as well,” James image in 4K 3D Cameron has said. at 120 frames The first 3D Avatar per second. sequel is expected to be Keeping fans released in cinemas by excited, the director Christmas 2016, with the has shed light on following set for 2017 and late what’s happening on 2018 respectively. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 TECH TALK 13 hash ag The Biggest of the gamingBy Abdulwahab Basil Biggest come together –Gamescon 2015 ad fun with this year’s E3? Well, ‘Gamescom ‘- a haven for gamers, is kicking off this week. It’s Hthe world’s largest gaming event where video game developers will show off their upcoming games and game-related hardware, in other words, you can’t miss it. There’s a reason we are the masterrace With over 31 publishers on the floor, there will be many new game announcements, new demos shown, and release dates revealed. It’s the time when game developers from around the world, you had been cooking The Personal up some mind-blowing new titles in their secret labs- kind enough to give just a glimpse of it to the public in the start of the year with a release of a game poster- will lay out all the dirt on what’s the new game all about and ComPuTer how to maneuver it. ast week’s column I was discussing the PC as the dominant model of Top ten games to look out for in Gamescom: video gaming. As part of a three part discussion on the topic, this week’s 1- Dark Souls 3 columnL will deal with the ownership and maintenance of a PC. 2- Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain Check YouTube and game channels like IGN for the Like I said the only good thing going for consoles in my opinion is that 3- Quantum Break live coverage of many videos and demos. you spend money once and won’t need to upgrade for another 5~7 years 4- Fallout 4 l The timing for the conferences is as follows until the next generation consoles are released. But even then it is not 5- Final Fantasy 15 (Bahrain timings): like you are paying an arm and a leg to upgrade a PC; this is a common 6- Crackdown l Microsoft: August 4 - 5:00 PM misconception that to own and maintain a PC is expensive. 7- Rise of the Tomb Raider l EA: August 5 - 11:00 AM It is only expensive when you are a nut that upgrades annually, anyone 8- Tom Clancy’s The Division l Call of Duty: August 5 - 8:00 PM who is familiar with computer components knows that this is a money 9- Just Cause 3 l Blizzard: August 6 - 7:00 PM burning and useless strategy that will at best give you an unnoticeable 10- Halo 5: Guardians 1~3% performance increase. For a more mainstream example think of upgrading your car by buying a new one every year, or a new smartphone every year! It is absolutely ludicrous. I have read online through several PC tech forums that the best strategy of going about maintaining a PC and not burning a hole in your wallet is via upgrading every 3 years. You see my latest build was in 2011, I know that’s 5 years but that is because I have been in university abroad and had my other build I called “Uni Rig” which I maintained every 2 years.

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain Quantum Break

Advanti, Bahrain’s #1 PC hardware enthusiast shop. Now I am typing this column on the rig I built back in 2011, why? Fallout 4 Final Fantasy 15 Because it still holds up, though I will be upgrading come quarter 1 or 2 of 2016. This is the best way to go on about it, some people max out the options on their computers then Preparing the youth for tomorrow new tech comes out and they do ain Bahrain has kicked off its 2015 Intelligence and Social Media for Youth. it again and this is very costly and Summer Training Program under its The program gives university students thus they create a misreading that FutureZ University Network (F.U.N) initiative. the opportunity to nurture their corporate PC gaming is expensive. The unique training program provides skills under the guidance of Zain experts, Thankfully in our day and age university undergraduates the opportunity who prepare them for the job market and its there are a plethora of helpful to gain valuable and real-life workplace challenges. The youth development program guides on how to build your first experience through different specialized is focused on feeding the minds of students rig and how to maintain it in human development programs. and sculpting their professional skills through future upgrades and longevity. It Based on their area of studies, the summer teamwork, collaboration, training and is very much like a car, clean it, oil trainees were joined by 18 FUN members and practical field work. It also provides them the it and service it and I swear to All introduced to this year’s development sessions opportunity to develop projects and develop Mighty God that it will last. which focused on Lateral Thinking, Customer innovative business ideas and test them against Just look at that beauty! Retention, Time Management, Emotional the real world. 14 Tuesday, August 4, 2015

If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is - Angelina Jolie

Los Angeles inger Avril Lavigne says she wants to become a filmmaker. SThe 30-year-old says her “next goal in life” is “moviemaking” and she wants to act in “Christmas, horror, comedy” films. ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan “My next goal in life is moviemaking! I want to act in a Christmas movie, horror film, Game’ takes over comedy, and more. After music, art, acting, and fashion design are my passions,” Lavigne Google Store said. The “Complicated” hitmaker, who is married to musician Chad Kroeger, has another dream Mumbai to move to Italy. t’s been two weeks since the release of Salman She said: “I want to move to Italy. I feel IKhan’s super hit film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ dreamy and happy there. I want and the hype does not seem to slow down. to eat, drink wine, and make Bajrangi Bhaijaan - The Official Game which incredible memories there in was launched on July 13, is Number One on my future.” the list of Top New Free Games on Google Play Store. The game has surpassed others like Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and San Andreas: Real Gangsters 3D - Google Play. Bajrangi Bhaijaan - The Official Game by Salman Khan Films, entails saving a little girl and taking her home just like the story of the film.

New Delhi like Irrfan Khan, Shabana Azmi, ollywood actress Aishwarya Jackie Shroff, Chandan Roy Sanyal Rai Bachchan, who is going and so on. toB make a comeback on the silver Remake of a South Korean movie screen with Sanjay Gupta’s ‘Jazbaa,’ called ‘Seven Days’, ‘Jazbaa’ is an said that it doesn’t feel like she was action-drama flick starring Mrs. away from the screen for a long Junior Bachchan in the lead along time. with Irrfan and Shabana in pivotal The actress, who walked the ramp roles. at the finale of FDCI’s Amazon The movie’s first theatrical look India Couture Week, said that the is scheduled to release on 15th film is an exemplary experience August and the film is expected and she is glad to share the screen to hit theatres on 9th October this with talented and inspiring actors year. Jenny Slate wears a dress by British designer Mary Katrantzou and Jimmy Choo shoes on the 2015 Spirit Awards Red Carpet Tuesday, August 4, 2015 15

‘BRAVE AND CALM’ Known for her self-titled debut album she has appeared on London, The District ooks like Jennifer Garner is showing her and Law & brave side after Ben Affleck’s rumoured Order: SVU affairL with their nanny, and was recently spotted in a smiley mood on the set of her movie ‘Miracles From Heaven.’ The 43-year-old actress, who is putting up in Atlanta with her three kids was even seen going August 4, 1992 all smiles while she enjoyed breakfast with her daughter Seraphina on August 3, reported the Mirror. Further, the sources revealed that ‘Alias’ Tiffany Evans star was also spotted wearing her wedding ring following the rumours of her estranged husband’s affair.

Caitlyn may undergo surgery for ‘feminine voice’

Los Angeles the latest episode of “I Am Cait”, and you came out with no voice,” eality TV star Caitlyn Jenner she confides in one of her biggest said Kim. has shared that she would supporters -- her daughter Kim Caitlyn also asks her transgender considerR getting vocal surgery to Kardashian, reports mirror.co.uk. friends what they’ve done to change achieve a more “feminine voice”. The former Olympian tells Kim their voices. The reality star previously she’s considering vocal surgery, but She even wrote on her blog that admitted she didn’t feel her voice the latter isn’t keen on the idea. she didn’t feel her voice matched matched her appearance, and in “What if they made a mistake her “feminine appearance”.

Kate Beckinsale: I’m not VB’s twin!

Washington grinned. ate Beckinsale thinks all she Kate has shown off her and Victoria Beckham have in impressive fitness in action films commonK is brown hair. including Total Recall and Van The stunning Hollywood star Helsing. is good friends with the designer “I wasn’t particularly athletic. and they are often compared to No one ever thought, ‘I must have one another. While many are Kate on my team,’” she previously convinced they could be twins, revealed to Women’s Health, Kate doesn’t think they’re all that adding that she very rarely worked similar. out. “To me, you only went to “We’re completely different the gym if you were really weird types!” she laughed to German and obsessive. No one I knew in channel Tele 5. London at the time ever did it.” Fans had no complaints about Despite working hard before Kate’s figure when she starred in she was cast in Underworld, the Underworld franchise as the things still didn’t quite go to plan sexy Selene. She had to slip into a when she started filming. super-tight catsuit, but it was no “I mean, I could run if a bear problem for the 42-year-old. were chasing me, but I ran like a “It made a noise every time I girl with my arms like this,” she moved, but that’s fine by me!” she said, demonstrating her flailing. 16 Tuesday, August 4, 2015

eGovernment Authority (eGA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Ali Al Qaed received Capi- tal General Secretariat Board Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Khuzai at the eGA premises in Mu- harraq to discuss ways of boosting cooperation to ensure full range of services in a stream- lined manner for the residents of Capital Governorate. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman Mazin Ahmed Ali Al Omran along with board members Saleh Taher Taradah, Dr. Maha Saleh Al Shehab, Board Secretary Jassim Hussein, and Directorate Service Chairman Redha Radhi. eGovernment Authority representatives including eService Delivery and Chan- nel Enhancement Director Ahmed Mohammed Buhazza and his Assistant Mohammad Abdu- laziz Abdullah were also present. Royal Charity Organisation held a training workshop for children as part of summer activities. Above, highlights of the event.

Awali Bowling Club held its annual prize presentation and dinner for season 2104/2015 at Bapco club. The Club Honorary Chairman Majeed Shafea congratulated teams and individuals winners.

The SME Development and Support Centre in coordination with the Food and Agriculture Committee headed by executive committee member Khalid Al Amin, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held its Business Roundup event at the Chamber’s prem- ises in Sanabis. Business owners, companies, officials, and related government and non-government bodies participated.

Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Quiz Club conducted a Family Fun Quiz contest on July 31, 2015 at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Diamond Jubilee Hall. Prizes and trophies were presented by Samajam President Varghese Karakkal,General Secretary V K Pavithran and other of- ficials to the winners and final round participants at the venue. As part of summer activities organised by the Capital Governorate, children toured Bab Al Bahrain and Manama souq to get a glimpse of Bahrain’s cultural heritage. 16 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 17

eGovernment Authority (eGA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Ali Al Qaed received Capi- tal General Secretariat Board Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Khuzai at the eGA premises in Mu- harraq to discuss ways of boosting cooperation to ensure full range of services in a stream- lined manner for the residents of Capital Governorate. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman Mazin Ahmed Ali Al Omran along with board members Saleh Taher Taradah, Dr. Maha Saleh Al Shehab, Board Secretary Jassim Hussein, and Directorate Service Chairman Redha Radhi. eGovernment Authority representatives including eService Delivery and Chan- nel Enhancement Director Ahmed Mohammed Buhazza and his Assistant Mohammad Abdu- laziz Abdullah were also present. Royal Charity Organisation held a training workshop for children as part of summer activities. Above, highlights of the event.

Awali Bowling Club held its annual prize presentation and dinner for season 2104/2015 at Bapco club. The Club Honorary Chairman Majeed Shafea congratulated teams and individuals winners.

The SME Development and Support Centre in coordination with the Food and Agriculture Committee headed by executive committee member Khalid Al Amin, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held its Business Roundup event at the Chamber’s prem- ises in Sanabis. Business owners, companies, officials, and related government and non-government bodies participated.

Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Quiz Club conducted a Family Fun Quiz contest on July 31, 2015 at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Diamond Jubilee Hall. Prizes and trophies were presented by Samajam President Varghese Karakkal,General Secretary V K Pavithran and other of- ficials to the winners and final round participants at the venue. As part of summer activities organised by the Capital Governorate, children toured Bab Al Bahrain and Manama souq to get a glimpse of Bahrain’s cultural heritage. 18 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see your- self in this space soon! Don’t forget to attach your picture. Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory ‘Caption Contest’ for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer! One day a duck walks in a store and ask the manager if they sell grapes. The Today’s questions You got it right! manager says, “No, we don’t sell grapes.” The duck goes home and comes back the next Name the actors day and asks the same question. The manager says the same thing again, “No, we do WhatName isthe the film lead character’s pro- not sell grapes.” The duck goes home, fession? comes back the next day, and asks the manager if they sell grapes. This time the manager says, “No, we don’t sell grapes! If you ask one more time, I Send your entries to [email protected] Movie: Vertigo with your profile picture. If you are Director: Alfred Hitchcock, duck goes home. It comes back the the first to come up with the right The detective suffers Don’t make me run ... I won’t leave nextwill nail day yourand asksbeak the to themanager floor!” if The he from: acrophobia. you today my Shavarma has any nails. The manager says, “No, I don’t answers, your picture will appear in have any nails.” The duck says, “Okay, good. Do these columns. you sell grapes?” Rajendran Krishnan Abhiruchi Pankaj Jain YOUR STAR TODAY

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July There is apt to be tension be- Adjustments may need to be The prevailing tone of the day The name of the game for you is tween your heart and your gen- made in order for you to flow eas- might put some stress on your action. One of these forces may eral mood. More than likely, your ily with the energy of the day. You heart. But you can handle this. be coming from a romantic interest, romantic nature will incline you to adopt a will discover that it is easy to start up new Tap into your aggressive nature and waiting for you to make the next move. You selfish attitude, while the prevailing tone of projects today, especially those that involves act boldly toward the object of your desire. may have many projects on the table, and are the day calls for peace and balance. Don’t creativity. The tricky part will be to follow At the same time, however, make sure that not sure where to focus. Don’t feel like you feel like you need to be possessive of others through. This is one of your specialities. make sure everyone’s needs are taken care need to concentrate on any one thing. They in order to maintain their loyalty. Don’t worry. You’ve got that part covered. of so that peace may exist among all. key is to maintain balance among all.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov Ignite the fire within your heart, There are a couple of important You should enjoy a good mood Circumstances of the day may and make it burn brighter than issues that you may need to make today, and you will find things go- result in some tricky situations before. Keep in mind, however, that some resolutions about. Take an ac- ing well for you. A sticky situation for you. You may be caught be- compromises may need to be made in order tive role in the department of love and ro- might arise is one that stems from an aggres- tween a rock and a hard place. On one for you to be on the same page with your lov- mance, and feel free to be aggressive about sive approach in the department of love. This hand, you may want to smooth things out er in the way you relate emotionally. Make having your needs met. For you, the day is impatient urge or argument by one or both in a reasonable manner, but on the other, sure everyone gets a chance to be at centre. all about taking action. Strive to create peace parties, may result in an all-out war. Main- there is a part of you that is eager to de- Let others have their turn in the spotlight. through honest assertiveness. tain a level head in all situations. clare all-out nuclear warfare.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar Things should generally go quite Today is a day to stand up and You will find that you can relate You may be tempted to shift your well for you today. You will find an take action. You have the oppor- to others today, and your commu- motor into high gear today, but approach toward your loved one to tunity to accomplish a great deal by nication with them will be valuable. unsure as to where to focus. Your jump-start the relationship. If you are look- directing your energies outward instead of You may find yourself to be arbitrator simply heart wants you to be revved up and anx- ing for love, get out and boldly ask someone inward. Other people may be snappy and because you have the detached mind to re- ious to get moving, but emotionally you may to dance. Neaten up your appearance, buy punchy. Counteract this by being patient solve their disputes. Take an active role in the feel lazy. Whatever you do, don’t retreat into some perfume, and wear of your best outfit- and well mannered. Your contribution to the lives of those around you, and see how your a hole. Dress yourself up and show off your regardless of the situation. group will be greatly appreciated. life is benefited by your generosity. exterior as well as interior beauty. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 19 CROSSWORD Across 1- Nick and Nora’s pooch; 5- Lost in Paris?; 10- Like ___ Yesterday’s solution out of hell; 14- Queens stadium; 15-Actor Delon; 16- Choir attire; 17- Sweetheart; 19- Latin love; 20- Some MIT grads; 21- Met highlight; 22- Typewriter tape; 24- Tight swimsuit; 26- Actress Petty; 27- Capital of Utah; 33- Tiny amounts; 36- Conceals; 37- Corp. honcho; 38- In ___ of (replacing); 39- Arrested; 40- Floe; 41- Land in la mer; 42- Greased; 43- Gymnast Comaneci; 44- Murders; 47- Rick’s love in “Casablanca”; 48- Greek goddess of the hearth; 52- Bad luck; 55- Desertlike; 57- PrinceValiant’s son; 58- Longfellow’s bell town; 59- Wound; 62- Comparison word; 63- Merits; 64- Part of A.D.; 65- Album unit; 66- Article of bedding; 67- ___-bitsy; Down 1- Remains of a fire; 2- Ovis aries; 3- Mock, annoy; 4- Swiss river; 5- Security round; 6- K-12; 7- ___ avis; 8- God, in Italy; 9- Intact; 10- Semitic language; 11- Explosive weapon; 12- Peek follower; 13- Small gull; 18- Triumphant cries; 23- Angers; 25- Biblical birthright seller; 26- Pretentious; 28- Muse of comedy; 29- Fabric woven from flax yarns; 30- Chilled; 31- Actress Hatcher; 32- Hindu discipline; 33- Bones found in the hip; 34- Lubricates; 35- Golf pegs, northern English river; 39- Meat-balls; 40- Low in pitch; 42- Scandinavian capital; 43- ___ lift?; 45- Assisting; 46- Need for liquid; 49- Spoil; 50- Removes wrinkles; 51- Harass; 52- Panama and bowler; 53- Roman emperor after Galba; 54- Algerian seaport; 55- Land measure; 56- Actor Auberjonois; 60- Exclamation of relief; 61- Skater Babilonia;

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R HENRY 20 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 How to reach us ‘Out & About’ page gives up-to-date information on a daily basis (except on Wednesday and Thursday) on the events and programmes taking place in clubs, associations, churches, temples, mosques, ut abOut universities, colleges, schools, and O & Bahrain Exhibition Centre. To be ARABIC NIGHTS into brilliant and unique masterpieces. included, you may share your Date: August 4 to 25 August 2015 OngOing event events’ details well in advance Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Bahrain BeAT BumpeR: WReCkING CReW on our whatsapp group Hotel and Spa CARTooNING WoRkSHop ‘Bahrain Events’ Date : Ongoing until August 22 oRCHeSTRA (39817819) or Date: 28 August 2015 You will discover Arabian food Venue : Cartoon Planet, Tubli email: [email protected] fair at the fullest as you rejoice in Venue: Cultural Hall or call 38444680. La Med’s themed night buffet every Led by Bahrain Cartoonist Come and bear witness to “Beat Friday. Specialties from Lebanon, Mohammed Al Mahdi, the Bumper”, the latest mesmerizing show Morocco, Bahrain and the Middle Cartoon Planet has launched by innovative Japanese street dance East are accompanied by the melody a “Cartoons & Illustrations” troupe Wrecking Crew Orchestra. of an Oud player. Price: BD 18++ workshop at the Cartoon Blending dance and music, the Left Home Alone per person. Timings: Every Tuesday, Planet Centre in Tubli on Osaka-based 8-member crew shot with nothing to do? from 7 p.m. Saturdays, Mondays and to global international stardom Come and join us Wednesdays. with their perfectly choreographed Form an orderly queue... Weekly leCTuRe SeRIeS Kids will have their classes sets that are performed in the dark foR Self empoWeRmeNT IN from 5pm to 6.30pm and while wearing special futuristic A BSPCA Quiz adults workshop will be held illuminated costumes, creating a with a burger and bar... eNGlISH from 7pm to 8.30pm. mind-bending showcase that must Date: 4th August 2015 from 7pm & a meaty man’s raffle be seen to be believed. to 8.30pm that costs just a dinar! Venue: Bahrain Meditation centre Al ANSAR SummeR ClASSeS Topic: The Liberating power of brand new amazing adventure! SummeR fuN Date: Every Saturday, Monday & acceptance Cousin Riff has sent Barney a special Date : August 23 to 25 Wednesday Dilmun Club Guest Speaker : Prakash Chugani, package in the mail – a beautiful Venue: Tribal Fitness, Budaiya Venue: Al Ansar Centre Executive coach, Corporate Trainer globe of the world! Barney, B.J. and 13th August Highway Al Ansar Center Bahrain is Drop-in Meditation Baby Bop must use the globe and If your kids enjoy fitness then this is organising summer classes for Quiz starts 7.30pm follow the clues to find cousin Riff Every evening from 7.00pm - the camp for them, as the Tribal Fitness children aged eight and above. BD5 to participate and a list of very special items! As 7:30pm team will teach them to stay fit, learn There will be three classes they travel to France, Japan, India, moves and work hard to complete tasks weekly, on Saturdays, Mondays BD2 entry for China and Mexico, Barney and his GCC Week in a safe environment. It’s suitable for and Wednesdays from 09:30 am non-club friends have a terrific time learning Date: Ongoing till August 6 children aged six to 12 and costs BD90 to 12:30pm. The activities are members about the language and culture of Venue: Nakhool Garden per three-day camp. Sessions run from Qur’aan and Islamic Studies, Good each new country. Time : 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 10am to 2pm. manners, Quiz, Creative Fun, Work facility is arranged for the student CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP SeSAme STReeT: lIVe elmo shops and Study tours. Transport participants. A series of workshops to teach mAkeS muSIC TAzIRI: TITI RoBIN eNSemBle kids how to make various traditional Date: 25 August 2015 Date : 20th August 2015 to 24th things using palm trees, including: Venue: Cultural Hall August 2015 OngOing events • Baskets Widely credited as a forerunner Venue: Cultural Hall • Ropes to the rise of the popular genre that SummeRIfIC SummeR CluB SummeR kIDS CAmp 2015 • Fishing traps Get ready for a musical event like became known as “world music”, Date: Ongoing till August 20 Date: Ongoing till August 31 • Bird cages no other - monsters making music! French musician, composer, and (8:30AM-1PM) Venue: Sitra Mall • Pollenated water Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all improviser extraordinaire Thierry Venue: Bright Beginnings Day • Boats their Sesame Street friends share their “Titi” Robin made his mark in the If you’re looking for some fun Care and Child Development In addition, there will also be a love of music in this family-friendly music world with his signature and activities to busy your kids with, then Centre, Adliya number of palm tree-related products show. Join the fun as they embark highly personal style - known as you should definitely check out the and traditional games. on starting a band and discover “Mediterranean music” - from the Have your kids learn and play Summer Kids Camp. It’s organized by Other attractions : ‘instruments’ they never knew existed; confluence of Gypsy, Oriental and at the Bright Beginnings Day Care Blue Birds Events, and it shall include Creativity studio pots and spoons, trash can lids, and European cultures. Joined on stage by and Child Development Centre in some inspiring and creative activities Up-cycling workshop even cookie jars! Everyone’s favourite Moroccan musician Mehdi Nassouli, Adliya, which is open to children such as arts and crafts, ball games, Doll Making workshop fun, furry and feathered friends teach this self-taught musical pioneer will of all ages. There are different painting, camp art projects and there Weaving worshop children that we can create and enjoy showcase how artfully weaves these clubs for different age groups – are even some optional trips if your Arabic letter workshop beautiful music together. seemingly incompatible musical genres Munchkins (playgroups for 3-12 kids are interested! The Summer months old, and one to three years camp is going to be from Sunday mASTeRpIeCeS By BAlleT old); Playtime Pals (3-5 years; and through Thursday, from 8AM - 2PM, pHIlIppINeS HigHligHts Incredibles (5-7 years, and 7-11 and boys and girls aged 5-16 years old Date : August 10 (8:00pm - 10:00pm) years). Activities available include can join. It costs BD70 for a month, Venue: Bahrain National Theatre A DVeNTuRouS yoga, storytelling and drama, splash and BD120 for 2 months. For those who appreciate the grace SummeR play, cooking, music and movement, of ballet, Ballet Philippines presents Date: Ongoing until and taekwondo. Morning and NAkHool GARDeN Master Pieces, a celebration of one 27 August afternoon care is also available from Date: Ongoing till August 31 of the Philippines most respected Venue: Business bay, 7:30AM-5PM, with daily rates for 4pm to 10pm everyday cultural institutions. Led by its artistic Juffair play groups and weekly rates for Venue : Near Sitra Mall director Paul Alexander Morales, the clubs. Beloved Bahrain Summer Festival show features a dazzling selection of Children aged two mascot Nakhool returns once again the company’s most acclaimed works to five years old can THe SummeR fuN CluB of to accompany kids on a month- throughout its 45-year history, from put their reading hats ADlIyA long fun-filled journey of discovery timeless classical and neo-classical on and join Talk, Date: Ongoing till August 27 designed to educate and groom the works, to modern and contemporary Play, Grow (TPG) for Venue: Ria Centre artistic young talents of tomorrow. dance pieces, and excerpts from a wonderful adventure Entertain your kids by sending Create lasting memories together full-length modern ballets; a true this summer with them to the Summer Fan Club and experience the splendor of testament to the company’s endless the TPG Summer of Adliya where they will be able cultural heritage of countries from versatility. Camp from Sunday to enjoy some cooking classes, around the world in a family- to Thursday until Jewellery making, public speaking, friendly atmosphere through a “BARNey lIVe ! WoRlD TouR” August 27 from 9am yoga, sports and more! Prices start wide range of interactive activities, Date : 10 to 15 August 2015 to midday. from BD30 per week. workshops and competitions held Venue: The Cultural Hall over the duration of the festival. Join Barney and friends on their Tuesday, August 4, 2015 20 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 How 21 to reach us ‘Out & About’ page gives up-to-date information on a daily basis (except on Wednesday and Thursday) on the events and programmes taking place in clubs, associations, churches, temples, mosques, ut abOut universities, colleges, schools, and : Bahrain best classifieds O & Bahrain Exhibition Centre. To be ARABIC NIGHTS into brilliant and unique masterpieces. included, you may share your Date: August 4 to 25 August 2015 OngOing event events’ details well in advance Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Bahrain BeAT BumpeR: WReCkING CReW on our whatsapp group Hotel and Spa CARTooNING WoRkSHop ‘Bahrain Events’ Date : Ongoing until August 22 oRCHeSTRA (39817819) or Date: 28 August 2015 You will discover Arabian food Venue : Cartoon Planet, Tubli email: [email protected] fair at the fullest as you rejoice in Venue: Cultural Hall or call 38444680. La Med’s themed night buffet every Led by Bahrain Cartoonist Come and bear witness to “Beat Friday. Specialties from Lebanon, Mohammed Al Mahdi, the Bumper”, the latest mesmerizing show Morocco, Bahrain and the Middle Cartoon Planet has launched by innovative Japanese street dance East are accompanied by the melody a “Cartoons & Illustrations” troupe Wrecking Crew Orchestra. of an Oud player. 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The activities are members Trans Auto Rental: Providing Real estate, Building construc- near Awal Cinema. Two visas Contact 33600090 about the language and culture of must have valid Bahrain Wanted Master cutter, Embroi- Venue: Nakhool Garden per three-day camp. Sessions run from Qur’aan and Islamic Studies, Good Chauffer services in Bahrain each new country. licence. Attractive salary dery tailor for a tailoring shop Time : 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 10am to 2pm. manners, Quiz, Creative Fun, Work facility is arranged for the student in Riffa. Applicants must know and to Saudi Arabia plus commission for right Airport: 17329303(24 Hrs. ser- CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP either English or Arabic. Experi- SeSAme STReeT: lIVe elmo shops and Study tours. Transport participants. candidate. Send CV to: vices) Limousine: 39737400, A series of workshops to teach mAkeS muSIC TAzIRI: TITI RoBIN eNSemBle [email protected] ence in the same field preferred. Car Leasing: 17230815, Main kids how to make various traditional Date: 25 August 2015 & Mobile 36913913. Contact: 33312111 Date : 20th August 2015 to 24th Branch: 17230815. www.trans- things using palm trees, including: Venue: Cultural Hall ...... autorental.com, airport@trans- August 2015 OngOing events Reputed construction company • Baskets Widely credited as a forerunner autorental.com Venue: Cultural Hall in Bahrain urgently requires (part- ...... • Ropes to the rise of the popular genre that SummeRIfIC SummeR CluB SummeR kIDS CAmp 2015 time/full time) Wood Polisher • Fishing traps Get ready for a musical event like became known as “world music”, Royal Rent a Car! Great Date: Ongoing till August 20 Date: Ongoing till August 31 for their Furnishing and polishing rates on wide range of 2015 LOCAL CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION INVITATION. • Bird cages no other - monsters making music! French musician, composer, and section Contact : 33015579 (8:30AM-1PM) Venue: Sitra Mall Cars, starting from BD 5 Per The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (Closed) seeks to pre-qualify appropriately qualified and experienced • Pollenated water Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all improviser extraordinaire Thierry Venue: Bright Beginnings Day day, terms & conditions apply. Contractors for inclusion in the Company’s Tender Lists for the following services: • Boats their Sesame Street friends share their “Titi” Robin made his mark in the If you’re looking for some fun cargo Care and Child Development 17000191 In addition, there will also be a love of music in this family-friendly music world with his signature and activities to busy your kids with, then Centre, Adliya PREQ PREQ SUBMISSION number of palm tree-related products show. Join the fun as they embark highly personal style - known as you should definitely check out the City Express Cargo: Worldwide for rent TENDER TITLE FEES DAY TIME and traditional games. on starting a band and discover “Mediterranean music” - from the Have your kids learn and play Summer Kids Camp. It’s organized by Air Cargo, Sea Cargo, Customs (BD) Other attractions : ‘instruments’ they never knew existed; confluence of Gypsy, Oriental and at the Bright Beginnings Day Care Blue Birds Events, and it shall include Clearance and Packing Tel: Spacious Offices for rent in PRE-QUALIFICATION OF MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS FOR Wednesday 26th AUGUST, 2015 Creativity studio pots and spoons, trash can lids, and European cultures. Joined on stage by and Child Development Centre in some inspiring and creative activities 17281424, 33443770 Diplomatic area - Car Parking AB PIPELINE PROJECT – CONSTRUCTIONS OF BAHRAIN 25/- 01:30 pm Up-cycling workshop even cookie jars! Everyone’s favourite Moroccan musician Mehdi Nassouli, Adliya, which is open to children such as arts and crafts, ball games, ...... available, Rent starts from ONSHORE SECTION Doll Making workshop fun, furry and feathered friends teach this self-taught musical pioneer will of all ages. There are different painting, camp art projects and there 800BD. For info call 36892002, Weaving worshop children that we can create and enjoy showcase how artfully weaves these clubs for different age groups – are even some optional trips if your CArS TrANSPOrT COrPOrATiON W.L.L 16686145. Local Bahraini Contractors who are eligible to provide the abovementioned services and meet key pre- Arabic letter workshop beautiful music together. seemingly incompatible musical genres Munchkins (playgroups for 3-12 kids are interested! The Summer qualification criteria, are invited to contact Bapco Procurement Department at the Refinery on Telephone BAHRAIN 17752995, 17757044, 17757054 or 17755438 or 36027245 to obtain the appropriate pre-qualification months old, and one to three years camp is going to be from Sunday USED BUSES IN RUNNING CONDITION FOR SALE SerVice mASTeRpIeCeS By BAlleT old); Playtime Pals (3-5 years; and through Thursday, from 8AM - 2PM, Applications after depositing the non-refundable pre-qualification fees as specified above in Bapco’s bank pHIlIppINeS HigHligHts Incredibles (5-7 years, and 7-11 and boys and girls aged 5-16 years old account. Pre-qualification Applications can be collected from Porta Cabin No.118 (Procurement Department Date : August 10 (8:00pm - 10:00pm) years). Activities available include can join. It costs BD70 for a month, – Tendering Unit) located outside the Refinery, on the corner of the road, close to the Contractor’s Gate from th rd Venue: Bahrain National Theatre A DVeNTuRouS yoga, storytelling and drama, splash and BD120 for 2 months. 04 August, 2015 till 23 August, 2015 between 09:00 am and 11:00 am (Sunday to Wednesday only). For those who appreciate the grace SummeR play, cooking, music and movement, For additional information or clarification please send your request to this fax number +973 17 752966, of ballet, Ballet Philippines presents Date: Ongoing until and taekwondo. Morning and NAkHool GARDeN Cleaning Services: attention Procurement Manager. Carpet & sofa shampoo, Master Pieces, a celebration of one 27 August afternoon care is also available from Date: Ongoing till August 31 plumbing The completed Forms together with all the relevant supporting documentation are to be returned, in a sealed of the Philippines most respected Venue: Business bay, 7:30AM-5PM, with daily rates for 4pm to 10pm everyday cultural institutions. Led by its artistic play groups and weekly rates for Venue : Near Sitra Mall & Electrical jobs. envelope, to the Tender Submission Office, Tender Board Office, 7th Floor, Al Moayyed Tower, Seef Area, Juffair Tel. 17562400, 36994899 director Paul Alexander Morales, the clubs. Beloved Bahrain Summer Festival no later than 1:30 pm on the date specified above. show features a dazzling selection of Children aged two mascot Nakhool returns once again This Prequalification Invitation is according to the provision of the Law Regulating Government Tenders & the company’s most acclaimed works to five years old can THe SummeR fuN CluB of to accompany kids on a month- Only for ladies Purchases No (36) of 2002 and its Implementing Regulations issued by Decree No (37) of 2002. throughout its 45-year history, from put their reading hats ADlIyA long fun-filled journey of discovery l 2003 Model Mercedes Benz with Marco polo body Date: Ongoing till August 27 Any pre-qualification Applications submitted after the above closing date and time will not be considered. timeless classical and neo-classical on and join Talk, designed to educate and groom the (51 seater)– 34 buses. Venue: Ria Centre th works, to modern and contemporary Play, Grow (TPG) for artistic young talents of tomorrow. l The opening process will take place on 27 August, 2015 at Tender Board’s offices. The opened envelopes dance pieces, and excerpts from a wonderful adventure Entertain your kids by sending Create lasting memories together 2004 Model Toyota Coaster (30 seater) – 13 buses. l will then be handed over to the Company for evaluation and assessment. full-length modern ballets; a true this summer with them to the Summer Fan Club and experience the splendor of 2005 Model Mitsubishi Rosa (31 seater) – 3 buses. testament to the company’s endless the TPG Summer of Adliya where they will be able cultural heritage of countries from Contractor pre-qualification Applications shall include, among other things, a copy of the Contractor’s valid versatility. Camp from Sunday to enjoy some cooking classes, around the world in a family- Please contact on appointment for inspection. Commercial Registration outlining all the activities that can legally be undertaken, together with a copy of to Thursday until Jewellery making, public speaking, friendly atmosphere through a Mobile No : 36022802,36022816 a Certificate of Compliance issued by the Ministry of Labour confirming that Contractor complies with the Gym with lady trainer “BARNey lIVe ! WoRlD TouR” August 27 from 9am yoga, sports and more! Prices start wide range of interactive activities, Contact Number in Dubai : 050-8704828,055-9080420 minimum percentage Bahrainisation figure as required by the Ministry of Labour. Date : 10 to 15 August 2015 BD 10:- Monthly to midday. from BD30 per week. workshops and competitions held E mail : [email protected] The Company will assess and evaluate Contractors based on the Company’s pre-qualification criteria Venue: The Cultural Hall over the duration of the festival. [email protected] and requirements. An audit of the Contractor’s facilities, if deemed necessary, will be conducted by the Join Barney and friends on their Contact us:- 35372507 [email protected] Company’s Pre-qualification Team. Indian Club. Gudaibiya 22 Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Water, water everywhere

Dogs are seen on the roof of a nearly-submerged house in Kalay, upper Myanmar’s Sagaing region

Asian monsoon rains Seasonal monsoon rains have brought death and destruction to the region A flood-affected resident swims through floodwaters in Kalay, upper Myanmar’s Sagaing region Most affected areas More than 30 killed in landslides More than 200,000 Yangon President Thein Sein promised affected in central onsoon rains have claimed authorities would do their “utmost” to PAKISTAN and western areas, Mhundreds of lives across Asia, provide relief, according to the state- nearly 50 killed in authorities reported yesterday, as run Global New Light of Myanmar. NEPAL flash floods, rescuers scrambled to reach remote Landslides in Chin state - south of areas of India, Pakistan and Myanmar Sagaing - have destroyed 700 homes landslides after flash floods and landslides. in the state capital Hakha, which is Authorities in India say more completely cut off from surrounding than 120 people have died across the areas, the report added. INDIA country in recent days, while more than Rains have also battered the western MYANMAR a million have been displaced by rains state of Rakhine, which already hosts Some 700,000 worsened by a cyclone that barrelled about 140,000 displaced people, mainly through the Bay of Bengal last week. Rohingya Muslims, who live in exposed affected by Hill collapsed, VIETNAM Yesterday, rescuers resumed their coastal camps following deadly 2012 floods, some 20 feared search for villagers after downpours unrest between the minority group and more than caused a landslide in India’s remote Buddhists. dead in Manipur northeastern state of Manipur, where 100 killed an official said four bodies have so far Monsoon misery been recovered from a hamlet buried by The annual monsoon is a lifeline for Some 250,000 a collapsed hill. farmers across the region, but heavy homes destroyed, In neighbouring Myanmar heavy rains and powerful cyclones can also Toxic mudslides seasonal rains - augmented by Cyclone prove deadly. Poor infrastructure and more than 40 killed in from flood-hit Komen -- have killed 46 people so far and limited search and rescue capabilities More than 50 flooding in West coal mines in affected more than 200,000, with swathes routinely hamper relief efforts across killed in flooding Bengal of the country hit by rooftop-high floods. the region, with roads, phone lines and Quang Ninh, The government has designated four electricity often knocked out by rising in Gujarat more than “national disaster-affected regions” in waters. 20 killed central and western Myanmar, where India, which receives nearly 80 per villagers have been forced to use canoes cent of its annual rainfall from June and makeshift rafts to escape the rising to September, sees tragedy strike every waters. Thousands of others are already monsoon season. This year West Bengal in camps for the displaced including has been hit hard with 48 people killed, in the Kalay district of Sagaing region, according to state management minister where residents told of unusually Javed Ahmad Khan. powerful floodwaters swamping homes “More than 1.8 million people in in hours. 5,600 villages have been affected by the “We’ve lost all that we have. Our house flooding... nearly 1.1 million have been is still under water,” Htay Shein, 62, said moved to camps,” Khan said. from a temporary shelter in Kalay. Pakistan has seen 116 people die so far. “We have seen floods, but never Ahmed Kamal, spokesman for Pakistan’s anything like this before.” National Disaster Management Agency, The United Nations said swollen said more than 850,000 people had been rivers threaten more areas of the country, affected by this year’s floods. adding it could be days before the true Dozens have also perished in Nepal extent of the disaster emerges. and Vietnam following floods and “Logistics are extremely difficult. landslides. In Vietnam toxic mudslides Assessment teams are having a hard from flood-hit coal mines in the northern time reaching affected areas,” said province of Quang Ninh, home to the Pierre Peron, Myanmar spokesman UNESCO-listed Halong Bay tourist site, for the United Nations Office for the claimed the lives of two families and Indian children of boatmen sit on the top of submerged restroom facilities to jump into the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. spewed coal into town centres. flooded Ganges river in Allahabad Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish

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- Dmitry Peskov -Apple CEO 23 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Putin’s spokesman Tim Cook Right strategy Batelco offers value broadband BAHRAIN NEEDS BETTER packages DT News Network Manama atelco, a Bahrain-based Broadband solutions Bprovider has enhanced its SUPPLY CHAIN ECOSYS Broadband packages, with Tahir Haneef/DTNN aggressive home-based materials to our factory, we customers benefitting from [email protected] suppliers; this sentiment will be very happy to take their If Bahrain is able to automatic upgrades offering is echoed by Yasser Najeeb, service” higher speeds, bigger thresholds Manama factory manager, Awal Food “Our initiative will add more provide efficient, and lower prices. n the ‘The Competitive Factories. jobs to the economy. Instead of cost-effective Batelco announced a further Advantage of Nations’, He questions the red-carpet job seekers, more job creators enhancement to deliver bigger Michael I Porter, in 1990-the welcome given to MNCs to will be available. Also, the suppliers of raw thresholds for each package, world renowned authority on invest in Bahrain. government will get more materials, then but in keeping with all competitive strategy and the “MNCs import 99 per cent of revenue streams in the form of industries will be Batelco Broadband packages, competitiveness and economic their raw materials and export taxes and fees” customers may continue to use development of nations, 99pc of their products. And, The factory manager at able to survive here the internet at no additional states, and regions-said, “A they don’t have to pay taxes. Awal Food also lamented the cost even after the threshold nation’s competitiveness How is Bahrain benefitting fact that the cost of running has been reached. depends on the capacity of from this?” business has gone up steeply in The enhanced line up of its industry to innovate and He invited the small and recent times. “The companies to Dubai, wherein starting of a Batelco’s Broadband packages upgrade. Companies gain medium sector companies in Yasser Najeeb are forced to cut costs due to business doesn’t involve a lot of are available for existing and advantage against the world’s Bahrain for tie-ups with Awal, our strategic business areas by the increased cost of land and hassles, as now,” Najeeb said. new customers. According best competitors because of as suppliers.” We need the help outsourcing our supplies to other charges. We can’t run The Kingdom should learn to Batelco, the packages are pressure and challenge. They of other companies to procure other Bahrain companies. For away, right? So, we are forced from successful countries designed to suit everyone from benefit from having strong raw materials. At present, we small and medium companies, to cut costs. But where?” regarding developing an casual users all the way up domestic rivals, aggressive are doing all the sourcing on who specialize in delivering If Bahrain is able to provide efficient supply chain which to those with heavy demand home-based suppliers, and our own and it involves a lot of different raw materials, efficient, cost-effective fosters excellence, he added. such as professional users demanding local customers.” running around.” according to their expertise, suppliers of raw materials, Also, industry bodies like BCCI and especially gamers. New In Bahrain, are we following Najeeb added, “We are a there is a great opportunity then industries will be able to should take the lead in cutting customers are invited to sign the right strategy to create 100pc Bahraini company and with us” survive here. But, to achieve down the difficulties faced by up to benefit from Batelco’s competitive advantage? At sell our products in this market. “If anyone in Bahrain this objective, it is imperative business people in kick-starting outstanding Broadband the least, we are not having We will be able to focus on is ready to deliver the raw to have an atmosphere, similar new initiatives. experience. British trader jailed for 14 years for rigging Libor rates London GIB Capital wins top EMEA Finance awards A British trader was jailed DT News Network Joint Lead Manager for National of GIB Capital said: “The GIB Monday for 14 years for rig- Manama Commercial Bank’s US$6 billion Capital team strives to help ging the Libor lending rate IB Capital LLC, the Saudi- initial public offering (IPO), the clients through the public while working for UBS and based investment banking second-largest IPO globally in offering process in line with best Citibank, in a landmark con- Garm of Gulf International 2014 and the largest IPO ever in international practices.” viction the judge said would Bank (GIB), was granted three the Middle East. Khalid Al Ghamdi, Acting send a message to the bank- key awards by EMEA Finance The company also won the CEO of GIB Capital, added: ing world. Tom Hayes, 35, is magazine for their role in key ‘Best Sovereign Bond’ award in “The NCB IPO, along with the first person to be found transactions in 2014. the Middle East as well as the the overall activity levels GIB guilty by a jury of rigging the GIB won the ‘Best IPO Deal in ‘Best Merger and Acquisition Abdullah Al Zamil Khalid Al Ghamdi Capital have placed us at the top benchmark inter-bank lending the Middle East’ award for acting Deal’. These awards follow the Bahrain’ award that GIB Capital Speaking on the occasion, tier of the comparative league rate. as Co-Financial Advisor and ‘Best Local Investment Bank in won for the year 2014. Abdullah Al Zamil, Chairman tables.”

Smart thinking Solar palm trees boost Dubai’s smart plans Dubai local attractions and have facilities Solar Energy and Promo Tech Gulf and orientation guides. olar panel powered palm-tree for charging up mobile devices. Industry. “Most importantly, these inspired Wi-Fi stations have Around six metres tall the plan is Hussain Lootah, the director structures are entirely self-sufficient Sbecome the latest addition to the for 103 to be in place across the city general of Dubai Municipality, thanks to their mono crystal solar smart city technology of Dubai. at popular outdoor locations. said:”Through Smart Palm, the panels, which provide up to 21 per Umm Suqeim Beach and Za’abeel The initiative - part of the UAE public will be able to benefit from cent efficiency.” Park are the first two locations for Cabinet Year of Innovation project free direct access to the internet The Smart Palm’s fronds are the Smart Palms which provide free - has been jointly put together by while providing valuable public topped with photovoltaic panels wireless internet access. They also Dubai Municipality, Smart Palm information covering a range of which take in and store energy from A solar powered palm-tree give information on the weather, creators D Idea Media, Du, Sun Tab topics including weather forecasts the sun during the day. 24 BUSINESS Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Apple pushed down to 3rd in China smartphones in Q2

Shanghai Upstart Xiaomi, known for said in a press release. US technology giant Apple Apple’s iPhone sales the company. wo Chinese smartphone delivering high-performance Telecom equipment maker had taken top spot in the surged 85pc in Greater “We remain extremely makers pushed US products at cheap prices, Huawei was close behind Canalys rankings for the China -- which includes bullish on China and we are technologyT giant Apple into was the largest smartphone at 15.7pc, it said, followed first three months of 2015, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- continuing to invest,” Apple third place in the world’s vendor in China based on by Apple, South Korea’s and its third place showing with revenue from the region chief executive officer Tim biggest market in the second shipments with a 15.9 per Samsung and Chinese firm came despite the launch of more than doubling to $13 Cook said last month when quarter, an independent cent market share in the Vivo, without giving the its large-screen iPhone 6 and billion for the latest quarter the company announced analyst firm said yesterday. April-June period, Canalys percentages for those three. iPhone 6 Plus last autumn. ended June 27, according to earnings.

Bahrain slipped 0.1pc GULF STOCKS EDGE

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL UP AFTER SELL-OFF Dubai increase in second-quarter ajor Gulf stock markets profit to 1.18 dirhams ($321m) SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 35.9712 31.6456 edged up yesterday on Sunday. SICO Bahrain had US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6455 Mafter Sunday’s sell-off but forecast Emaar’s quarterly CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5562 3.391 Saudi Arabia lagged because profit would be 817m dirhams PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 INDIAN RUPEE 168.0672 160.7717 telecommunications operator and Naaem brokerage had BANGLADESH TAKA 206.1006 194.8558 Mobily tumbled following expected 1.09bn dirhams. CHINESE YUAN 16.8067 15.9236 yet another negative earnings Abu Dhabi’s index edged up HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.5332 20.0642 restatement. 0.6pc. Qatar added 0.9pc as INDONESIAN RUPIAH 37864.4453 32351.9896 The main Saudi index Qatar Insurance surged 5.1pc JAPANESE YEN 337.8378 313.4796 edged up 0.2 per cent, having to a new all-time high of 106.10 KOREAN WON 3525.4715 2676.3014 dropped 3.2pc in the previous riyals, rising above its July peak SRI LANKAN RUPEE 364.8876 315.4007 session. Petrochemicals giant of 102.50 riyals. The stock MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 10.4712 9.7561 Saudi Basic Industries was the gained strong momentum in NEPALESE RUPEE 306.3012 252.2221 main support, rising 1.3pc May when MSCI added it to its PHILIPPINE PESO 123.4568 116.2791 after falling 3.9pc on Sunday emerging markets benchmark. PAKISTAN RUPEE 277.0582 259.111 in response to a fresh drop in Picture for representative purpose Egypt’s bourse fell 0.9pc and, SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.6873 3.5625 oil prices. stock, tumbled 7.4pc to 31.30 losses as oil prices continued to according to bourse data, most THAI BAHT 91.4913 89.7666 Another heavyweight, Saudi riyals, its lowest close since fall on Monday. selling pressure came from AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.7161 3.5373 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.1 3.937 Arabian Mining (Ma’aden) , mid-2009. Dubai’s index edged up Arab retail investors. Kuwait EURO 2.4679 2.3719 jumped 3.5pc and almost fully UAE, EGYPT 0.4pc and Emaar Properties, index slipped 0.4 pc to 6,213 SWISS FRANC 2.635 2.5038 recovered from Sunday’s sharp the emirate’s biggest listed points, Oman index fell 0.9 CZECH KORUNE 92.5926 45.8716 decline. Other Gulf markets did developer, was the most traded pc to 6,499 points, as Bahrain BRITISH POUND 1.7277 1.6678 But Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), slightly better although none of stock, rising 1.3 pc. bourse slipped 0.1 pc to 1,329 TURKISH LIRA 7.3981 6.8804 the kingdom’s most traded them fully recovered Sunday’s The company posted a 16pc points. SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9404 UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7276 QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6348 Pharma KUWAITI DINAR 0.8097 0.8 OMANI RIYAL 1.0272 1.0204 BDB, Al Mannai sign MoU conference EGYPTIAN POUND 20.1207 18.9753 JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8868 1.8636 DT New Network LEBANESE POUND 4227.7935 3816.3569 Manama MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.8817 24.2718 ahrain Pharmacists Society is SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 YEMENI RIYAL 913.3254 542.0348 set to organise the First Gulf Pharma-MedicalB Conference in Bahrain in cooperation with Salmaniya Medical Complex Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Internal Medicine Department and with the support of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society. The event will be held at Rotana Hotel on Amwaj Islands under the patronage of Chairman of Bahrain Development Bank and Al Mannai officials at the event the Supreme Health Council COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh DT News Network through providing appropriate to the MoU, will provide Mohammed bin Abdullah Al BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5904 0.3913 0.3049 Manama and modern solutions. special consultations for the Khalifa on September 2 and 3, KUWAIT 0.2855 35.2964 0.2963 0.2309 ahrain Development The MoU stipulates Al development and promotion 2015. It aims to hone the skills Bank (BDB) and Al Mannai company to provide of information technology of specialised medical cadres and OMAN 0.3849 0.3709 0.3995 0.3113 BMannai for Technological free consultations in the field strategy. In addition to giving boost their role in optimising QATAR 3.6420 3.5091 3.7800 2.9459 Facilitations yesterday of information technology for to the benefiting clients of the health care in Bahrain. The UAE 3.6730 3.5389 3.8121 2.9710 signed a memorandum of institutions and entrepreneurs same services a discount of 25 conference will attract more understanding aiming to clients of Bahrain Development per cent of the total cost of the than 400 participants including SAUDI 3.7500 3.6131 3.8921 3.0332 improve the performance of Bank. technical solutions needed by doctors and pharmacists from small and medium enterprises Al Mannai, according the institution. Bahrain and the GCC countries. 24 BUSINESS Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Tuesday, August 4 , 2015 BUSINESS 25 Apple pushed down to 3rd in China smartphones in Q2 ALL NEW CHERY TIGGO 3 IS HERE DT News Network Shanghai Upstart Xiaomi, known for said in a press release. US technology giant Apple Apple’s iPhone sales the company. Manama Tiggo 3, designed wo Chinese smartphone delivering high-performance Telecom equipment maker had taken top spot in the surged 85pc in Greater “We remain extremely fter the successful with Chery’s new makers pushed US products at cheap prices, Huawei was close behind Canalys rankings for the China -- which includes bullish on China and we are launch of Chery Tiggo concept of “sensory technologyT giant Apple into was the largest smartphone at 15.7pc, it said, followed first three months of 2015, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- continuing to invest,” Apple A5 in Bahrain, Motorcity has third place in the world’s vendor in China based on by Apple, South Korea’s and its third place showing with revenue from the region chief executive officer Tim launched the all-new Chery quality” is durable, biggest market in the second shipments with a 15.9 per Samsung and Chinese firm came despite the launch of more than doubling to $13 Cook said last month when Tiggo 3 SUV yesterday dynamic and quarter, an independent cent market share in the Vivo, without giving the its large-screen iPhone 6 and billion for the latest quarter the company announced at the Chery showroom in analyst firm said yesterday. April-June period, Canalys percentages for those three. iPhone 6 Plus last autumn. ended June 27, according to earnings. Sanad. stylish Value for money Dynamic design

The new Tiggo 3, a modern Motorcity has launched the Bahrain slipped 0.1pc SUV designed with Chery’s new all-new Chery Tiggo 3 with an concept of “sensory quality” is exceptional value offer starting durable, dynamic and stylish. from only BD4,900. The Tiggo It’s powerful and elegantly 3 will also have warranty integrated body design offers coverage of 5 years/ 150,000km a trendy appearance to this in line with its bigger sibling. stylish SUV. This is a limited offer GULF STOCKS EDGE available during the launch Technology and strength period. Since its launch in 2005, the Tiggo 3 is powered by 2.0L Chery Tiggo series has been DVVT engine delivering an sold in over 80 countries and output of 137 HP. Mated with regions around the world, COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL UP AFTER SELL-OFF the latest CVT (Continuous with nearly 1 million satisfied Dubai increase in second-quarter Variable Transmission), Motorcity officials at the launch of all-new Chery Tiggo 3 SUV consumers globally. As a ajor Gulf stock markets profit to 1.18 dirhams ($321m) the new Tiggo 3 provides step ahead, the new Tiggo 3 SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 35.9712 31.6456 edged up yesterday on Sunday. SICO Bahrain had excellent fuel economy and struts in the front and Loaded with features mirrors, four power windows, Chery is equipped with active has been upgraded in terms US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6455 Mafter Sunday’s sell-off but forecast Emaar’s quarterly manoeuvrability. the rear employs a double automatic air-conditioning and passive safety systems of design, technology and CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5562 3.391 Saudi Arabia lagged because profit would be 817m dirhams The suspension system link independent system. The new Chery Tiggo 3 is and cruise control as standard. which include dual front configuration. PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 INDIAN RUPEE 168.0672 160.7717 telecommunications operator and Naaem brokerage had of the Tiggo 3 which is Combined with the ground loaded with features which airbags, rear parking sensors, For offers, contact Chery BANGLADESH TAKA 206.1006 194.8558 Mobily tumbled following expected 1.09bn dirhams. vigorously tested by LOTUS clearance of 190mm, Tiggo3 include a multifunctional Safety standards and ABS with EBD to create a showroom in Sanad on 17 CHINESE YUAN 16.8067 15.9236 yet another negative earnings Abu Dhabi’s index edged up to ensure comfortable rides makes traversing different steering wheel, electrically- comfortable and safe driving 621162 or visit www.motorcity. HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.5332 20.0642 restatement. 0.6pc. Qatar added 0.9pc as comprises of MacPherson terrain, effortless. regulated exterior side view The latest model from environment. com.bh. INDONESIAN RUPIAH 37864.4453 32351.9896 The main Saudi index Qatar Insurance surged 5.1pc JAPANESE YEN 337.8378 313.4796 edged up 0.2 per cent, having to a new all-time high of 106.10 KOREAN WON 3525.4715 2676.3014 dropped 3.2pc in the previous riyals, rising above its July peak More Trouble SRI LANKAN RUPEE 364.8876 315.4007 session. Petrochemicals giant of 102.50 riyals. The stock MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 10.4712 9.7561 Saudi Basic Industries was the gained strong momentum in NEPALESE RUPEE 306.3012 252.2221 main support, rising 1.3pc May when MSCI added it to its PHILIPPINE PESO 123.4568 116.2791 after falling 3.9pc on Sunday emerging markets benchmark. Dubai heading for PAKISTAN RUPEE 277.0582 259.111 in response to a fresh drop in Picture for representative purpose Egypt’s bourse fell 0.9pc and, SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.6873 3.5625 oil prices. stock, tumbled 7.4pc to 31.30 losses as oil prices continued to according to bourse data, most THAI BAHT 91.4913 89.7666 Another heavyweight, Saudi riyals, its lowest close since fall on Monday. selling pressure came from another realty bubble? AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.7161 3.5373 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.1 3.937 Arabian Mining (Ma’aden) , mid-2009. Dubai’s index edged up Arab retail investors. Kuwait Dubai EURO 2.4679 2.3719 jumped 3.5pc and almost fully UAE, EGYPT 0.4pc and Emaar Properties, index slipped 0.4 pc to 6,213 Singapore’s 30pc tax on sales a cash market” for the moment, SWISS FRANC 2.635 2.5038 recovered from Sunday’s sharp the emirate’s biggest listed points, Oman index fell 0.9 he International Monetary made within a year of purchase he said, warning that if lending CZECH KORUNE 92.5926 45.8716 decline. Other Gulf markets did developer, was the most traded pc to 6,499 points, as Bahrain TFund called yesterday as an example. to the sector sees a big increase, BRITISH POUND 1.7277 1.6678 But Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), slightly better although none of stock, rising 1.3 pc. bourse slipped 0.1 pc to 1,329 on Dubai to take “stronger “I think it is time to consider tightening measures would be CASH DROP TURKISH LIRA 7.3981 6.8804 the kingdom’s most traded them fully recovered Sunday’s The company posted a 16pc points. measures” to avert needed. SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9404 another property Dubai’s UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7276 bubble, after property sector QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6348 Pharma prices rocketed at expanded at KUWAITI DINAR 0.8097 0.8 BDB, Al Mannai sign MoU a rate reminiscent breakneck- OMANI RIYAL 1.0272 1.0204 conference of the 2009 crisis. speed for years, EGYPTIAN POUND 20.1207 18.9753 Authorities in driven by foreign JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8868 1.8636 DT New Network the Gulf emirate investments, LEBANESE POUND 4227.7935 3816.3569 Manama have already before the global MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.8817 24.2718 ahrain Pharmacists Society is doubled sales financial crisis SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 YEMENI RIYAL 913.3254 542.0348 set to organise the First Gulf duties to four pushed it into Pharma-MedicalB Conference per cent, and the free fall, shedding in Bahrain in cooperation with central bank of half of its 2008 Salmaniya Medical Complex the United Arab records. BFC $100,000 Cash Drop has arrived! Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Internal Medicine Department Emirates has But the market call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh An image taken from Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest We are dropping off $500 cash every week to 20 lucky winners and with the support of the Saudi tightened lending skyscraper, shows construction in Dubai has recently made Pharmaceutical Society. The facilities. a strong comeback between the 14th June to 22nd August 2015. All you have to event will be held at Rotana “These measures are good,” as investors flocked back do is make a transaction at BFC for a chance to be one of our Hotel on Amwaj Islands under said IMF regional director into the emirate that is seen the patronage of Chairman of Masood Ahmed, adding It is time to consider as a safe haven at a time of lucky winners! Bahrain Development Bank and Al Mannai officials at the event the Supreme Health Council however that there was a need stronger measures regional turmoil. With BFC you are always a winner! COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh for even tougher steps. particularly in ways Contrary to most Gulf DT News Network through providing appropriate to the MoU, will provide Mohammed bin Abdullah Al “It is time to consider monarchies, the sheikhdom Terms and Conditions apply. BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5904 0.3913 0.3049 Manama and modern solutions. special consultations for the Khalifa on September 2 and 3, stronger measures particularly to discourage a has sizable property zones that MOIC / PC 4716-2015

KUWAIT 0.2855 35.2964 0.2963 0.2309 ahrain Development The MoU stipulates Al development and promotion 2015. It aims to hone the skills in ways to discourage a quick quick turnaround have been opened to foreign /BFCBahrain Bank (BDB) and Al Mannai company to provide of information technology of specialised medical cadres and turnaround,” Ahmed told a buyers. /BFCBahrain OMAN 0.3849 0.3709 0.3995 0.3113 B Mannai for Technological free consultations in the field strategy. In addition to giving boost their role in optimising forum in Dubai, warning of The real estate sector has Care. Trust. Efficiency. QATAR 3.6420 3.5091 3.7800 2.9459 Facilitations yesterday of information technology for to the benefiting clients of the health care in Bahrain. The renewed market activity aimed some stronger measures to try been recovering as Dubai’s UAE 3.6730 3.5389 3.8121 2.9710 signed a memorandum of institutions and entrepreneurs same services a discount of 25 conference will attract more at fast profits. dampen what could possibly be trade, tourism and transport understanding aiming to clients of Bahrain Development per cent of the total cost of the than 400 participants including He suggested increasing speculative transactions in real have continued to grow, SAUDI 3.7500 3.6131 3.8921 3.0332 improve the performance of Bank. technical solutions needed by doctors and pharmacists from sales duties substantially to estate,” he said. banking on large investments small and medium enterprises Al Mannai, according the institution. Bahrain and the GCC countries. prevent such activity, citing The market remains “mostly in the past few years. (AFP)

JO1388_BFC_Cash_Campaign_DT_160x128mm.indd 1 6/8/15 11:21 AM 26 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 ‘DENIED’ IN FRONT OF A RAINBOW FLAG Manila there would be a miracle previously said no same-sex the need to legalise same-sex he Philippine government and it would be approved,” unions will be recognised unions in the Philippines. “The promptly rejected the first Ibanez, a 33-year-old call unless a law is passed for right to marry is guaranteed Tsame-sex marriage licenses centre worker, said. the purpose, adding that it by our constitutional rights to applied by two couples in the After the government agency would likely be blocked by equality, equal protection of conservative Catholic nation. turned them down, Ibanez legislators allied with the the law, privacy, and religion,” Maria Arlyn Ibanez and her and Agbayani, who runs an Catholic church. she said in a statement. partner Joanne Reena Gregorio informal church for lesbian, The Philippines - where 80 Ibanez said yesterday’s joined Pastor Crescencio gay, bisexual and transgender per cent of a population of rejection will not stop her and Agbayani and his partner people, brandished a sign 100 million is Catholic - is the her partner from taking part in Marlon Pelipe in trooping to saying, “We were denied” in only country where divorce is a “wedding” ceremony slated a civil registry office in Manila, front of a rainbow flag. not legal, largely due to church later this month at Agbayani’s hoping to raise awareness Officials at the agency told influence. church. about gay rights. reporters it was the first time Abortion is also illegal. The union would not be “We expected it would a same sex couple had applied Gay rights lawyer Clara Rita legally recognized, but would be denied but we tried it for a marriage licence. Padilla said the marriage show her commitment to her anyway.... We thought maybe Government officials have license applications reflected partner, she said. Maria Arlyn Ibanez (L) and pastor Crescencio Agbayani

Uproar and disruptions India orders hundreds of porn sites blocked New Delhi INDIA’S PARLIAMENT ndia has ordered more than 800 porn sites blocked for “objectionable”I content, a government official said yesterday, igniting a row about freedom of speech in the SUSPENDSNew Delhi 25 MPoften deters investment, as world’s biggest democracy. ndia’s parliament yesterday well as a controversial bill that The telecommunications suspended 25 opposition The lawmakers, makes it easier for businesses department has directed lawmakersI following days from the main to buy land. Internet service providers of uproar and disruptions opposition The opposition is demanding (ISPs) to block 857 websites, that have so far thwarted the Swaraj quit over her role in in the right-wing government’s government’s hopes of passing Congress party, helping corruption-hit former first major crackdown on major economic reforms in the have been cricket boss Lalit Modi to online pornography. current session. obtain a passport. “We have written to the The lawmakers, from the banned from the The government has ISPs asking them to control main opposition Congress lower house for branded the disruptions free and open access to party, have been banned from five days irresponsible but the BJP was objectionable websites,” the lower house for five days also accused of continuously N.N. Kaul, a department amid mounting government disrupting parliament during spokesman, said. fears that the current session its decade in opposition until Since the weekend, users will be a washout. scandal-hit ruling Bharatiya The opposition has been demanding the resignation of Foreign 2014. across India have been hit “You have come to the well of Janata Party (BJP) leaders. Minister Sushma Swaraj An exasperated Mahajan with blank pages when they the house... and are persistently, Prime Minister Narendra said she had no choice but try to access adult sites, many wilfully obstructing the house,” Modi’s right-wing government, of the session in July has been The government needs the to suspend the MPs who had of them based outside the parliamentary Speaker Sumitra which swept to power last ignored. support of the opposition in been storming the well of the country - sparking anger on Mahajan said to jeers and year on a pledge to revive Congress vowed yesterday to the upper house where it lacks chamber, chanting and waving social media about moral heckling from the opposition the economy, wants to push push on with the disruptions a majority to pass its bills. posters. policing. benches. through a series of reforms for the session’s remaining Modi is keen to pass a “I repeatedly called According to the adult The opposition has been including a new national sales eight days, with party president long-pending national goods meetings, even warned about site Pornhub, India was its demanding the resignation tax. Sonia Gandhi calling the and services tax, which these placards, disruptions etc fourth largest source of traffic of Foreign Minister Sushma But, Modi’s appeal for suspensions a “black day for aims to replace a myriad of over the last few days,” the behind the United States, Swaraj and a number of other opposition support at the start democracy”. overlapping state duties that Speaker said. Britain and Canada in 2014. Deepening rift Mullah Omar’s family refuses to back new leader Kabul emerged between Mansour which Taliban sources A Taliban source said he family of deceased and those who challenged his confirmed was from Manan. Yakoub and several other Taliban leader Mullah appointment, including the “Our family will serve the members of the Taliban’s OmarT has refused to pledge late leader’s son Yakoub and new leader... if he is elected ruling council walked out allegiance to his successor, his brother, Mullah Abdul with consensus.” of the meeting at which calling on religious scholars to Manan. The comments highlight the Mansour was declared leader, settle a deepening rift within “Our family... has not Taliban’s biggest leadership refusing to pledge loyalty to insurgent ranks over the declared allegiance to anyone crisis in recent years at a him. power transition. amid these differences,” time when the rival Islamic “Part of the insurgency is Mullah Akhtar Mansour Manan said in an audio State group is making gradual troubled and needs answers was announced as the new message released on Sunday, inroads into Afghanistan. from Mansour and his allies: Taliban chief on Friday after without naming Mansour. Mansour on Saturday called why did they hide Mullah the insurgents confirmed the “We want the ulema for unity in the Taliban in Omar’s death all these death of Mullah Omar, who (religious scholars) to resolve his first audio message since years? Did they deceive us Members of the Pakistani Jamiat Nazriati party shout slogans led the militant movement for the differences rather than becoming head of the group, in by putting out fake statements in a rally to pay tribute to Afghanistan’s deceased Taliban some 20 years. declaring allegiance to any comments apparently aimed at in his name just to serve their chief Mullah Omar, in the southwestern city of Quetta But, splits immediately side,” said the audio message, averting a factional split. own interests?” he said. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 27 Industries vow to fight OBAMA TAKES A BIG STEP

TOWashington CUT CARBON EMISSIONS contributes to climate gather in Paris to hash out S President Barack Obama change. Obama described rules designed to limit global Uchallenged America and the move as “the single most President Barack temperature increases to two the world to step up efforts to important step America has Obama said the degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees fight global warming yesterday ever taken in the fight against Fahrenheit). at the formal unveiling global climate change.” power plant Meanwhile, the EU hailed of his administration’s The announcement fires owners must cut Obama’s clean power plan as controversial, ramped-up the starting gun on a months- carbon dioxide “a positive step” to cut carbon plan to cut carbon emissions long environmental drive that emissions ahead of a global from US power plants. will shape his legacy. emissions by 32 climate summit in Paris. Declaring climate change Later this August, Obama per cent from “The clean power plan is a the greatest threat facing the will become the first president positive step forward in the world, Obama said the power to visit the Alaskan Arctic. 2005 levels by genuine efforts of the United plant owners must cut carbon “Our fellow Americans 2030 States to cut its emissions,” dioxide emissions by 32 per have already seen their Miguel Arias Canete, the EU cent from 2005 levels by 2030. communities devastated commissioner for climate Electric power plants by melting ice and rising action and energy, wrote on account for some 40pc of oceans,” Obama said. make an impassioned Twitter. US emissions of carbon In September, when Obama collective call for action. And However, opponents in the dioxide, the most common hosts Pope Francis at the White in December, representatives energy industry have vowed to Obama delivers remarks on the Clean Power Plan at the White greenhouse gas that House, they are expected to from around the world will fight the plan. House UK announces new steps Jewish extremist head arrested against illegal immigrants Jerusalem spokesman said. Police said London coming months. Immigration Jewish extremist group’s Ettinger, who is aged around 20, ritain’s government is one of the most sensitive leader was arrested was suspected of “nationalist promised new measures issues in British politics Ayesterday after a Palestinian crimes” but did not accuse Byesterday to crack down on and Prime Minister David baby died in a West Bank him of direct involvement in illegal immigrants by making Cameron’s centre-right firebombing, as police Friday’s firebombing. landlords evict them, as government has been battling investigated online threats According to Israeli media, the Calais migrants crisis to bring the numbers down against Israel’s president he was the brains behind a continued to dominate the for years. for condemning “Jewish June 18 arson attack on a headlines. Images of migrants terrorism”. shrine in northern Israel Landlords in England who trying illegally to cross the The domestic intelligence where Christians believe Jesus do not remove people with no Channel Tunnel from France service named him as Meir performed the miracle of right to remain in Britain, or to Britain have fuelled calls Ettinger, a grandson of Meir loaves and fishes. do not check their immigration from political opponents for Kahane, a rabbi who founded Ettinger was due to appear in status before renting them a ministers to do more and the racist anti-Arab movement court tomorrow for a custody property, could be jailed for up Cameron has warned that the Kach and was assassinated in hearing, police said. to five years. situation could last all summer. 1990 in New York. Media reports said The move, announced by Migrants in Calais made He was arrested in Safed in Ettinger could face a year of Communities Secretary Greg around 1,700 attempts northern Israel “because of his “administrative detention” Clark, is set to be included in overnight Sunday to cross, activities in a Jewish extremist under the government’s harder Relatives carry the body of 18-month-old Palestinian toddler a new Immigration Bill that according to French police organisation”, a Shin Bet line against “Jewish terrorists”. parliament will debate in the sources.

Record Rate Glaciers melt to lowest level on record: study

Paris said Michael Zemp, director loss has created a dynamic where, in some locations, laciers worldwide of the World Glacier whereby glaciers in many glaciers have regained some of have shrunk to levels Monitoring Service and the regions will continue to their lost ice mass. Gnot seen in 120 years of study’s lead author. diminish even if global Many so-called “ice record keeping, with melt- More than a billion people, warming did not continue tongues” formed by glacier off accelerating in the first especially in Asia and South to boost global temperatures. runoff in Norway, for example, decade of the 21st century, America, get more than half Preliminary data from the regained a couple hundred according to a study released of their drinking water from last five years, not covered metres in length during the yesterday. the seasonal melting of snow in the study, suggest that 1990s. On average, glaciers melt and glacier ice, previous rapid decline of ice mass is Overall, though, they have currently lose between 50 to research has shown. continuing apace. retreated by several kilometres 150 centimetres (20 to 60 The current rate of global The 20th-century record compared to the areas covered inches) of thickness every glacier melt is without ice loss observed in 1998 “has in the late 19th century. year, reported the study, precedent for the 120 been exceeded in 2003, 2006, The World Glacier published in the Journal of years covered by scientific 2011, 2013, and probably Monitoring Service compiles Glaciers melt to lowest level on record Glaciology. observation, and probably again in 2014,” Kemp said. the results of worldwide “This is two to three times for much longer, Zemp The long-term trend glacier observations submitted For the study, these data gathered on the more than the corresponding added. of glacier retreat takes into annually from a global network observations were ground, in the air and via average of the 20th century,” Moreover, accelerated ice account shorter periods of scientists & observers. compared to all available satellite. 28 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Saudi beheads murderer in Troops near western entrance of Al Anad 110th execution since Jan Riyadh Saudi Arabia yesterday beheaded one of its citizens convicted of murder, adding to a sharp increase in execu- Aden BATTLEoverran it in March. An officerFOR AIRBASE tions this year. oyalist forces began a major taking part in the offensive Mugrib al Thanyan was exe- offensive yesterday aimed said the troops had reached the atL retaking Yemen’s largest western entrance of Al Anad cuted in Eastern Province airbase, which is held by rebels, by mid-afternoon yesterday. after being found guilty of as troops from the Saudi-led shooting dead another Saudi coalition entered recaptured after a dispute, the ministry second city Aden. The pro- of interior said in a statement. The pro-government troops His case brings the number deployed heavy armour government of beheadings this year in the supplied by their backers in the troops deployed kingdom to 110. assault on Al Anad base, some heavy armour 60 kilometres (35 miles) north 5.3-magnitude quake rocks of Aden, military sources said. supplied by Pakistan’s southwest: USGS “The battle to retake Al their backers in Anad base has begun,” a Islamabad military source said. the assault on Al A 5.3-magnitude earthquake Hundreds of troops and Anad base struck Pakistan’s southwest- militia equipped with tanks and ern Baluchistan province armoured vehicles supplied by yesterday, the US Geological the coalition deployed around Survey said, but local officials the base before yesterday’s But, an attempt to break into said there were no reports of attack, their commander Fadhl the base from the south failed damage or casualties. Hassan said. and loyalist forces met “stiff The quake struck at a depth Another source said Saudi- resistance” from the rebels, of 27 kilometres , with its epi- led warplanes were providing added the officer who asked centre located 82 kilometres air cover for the loyalist forces, not to be named. south west of Khuzdar district who launched the offensive Fierce fighting was under in Baluchistan province, where from a mountainous region way outside the base and A member of a coalition of fighters made up of local tribes, Popular Resistance Committees and people felt the shockwave. west of the base. “several” people were killed on supporters of the southern Yemeni separatist movement pictured the Al Anad airbase “The magnitude of the earth- Al Anad, in southern Lahj both sides, he said. quake was recorded 5.5 and province, housed US troops Another officer said that four vehicles and killing those exiled President Abedrabbo north against the Huthis, who its depth was 10 kilometres,” overseeing a drone war against coalition warplanes helped inside, he said. Mansour Hadi announced in have enjoyed strong support Muhammad Shafique, a mete- Al Qaeda in the Arabian loyalists on the ground Retaking Al Anad would help mid-July. on the ground from fighters orologist at Pakistan’s met Peninsula until shortly before by launching new raids, bolster security in Aden, whose It would also open the way to close to former president Ali office, said. Iran-backed Shia Huthi rebels destroying two rebel tanks and liberation the government of loyalist forces to push further Abdullah Saleh. Meanwhile, the Saudi- 11 soldiers killed in attack owned Al Hayat newspaper on Mali camp: government Yemeni refugees flee to Djibouti said 1,500 troops, most of them from the United Arab Bamako Djibouti Emirates, had reached Aden. Eleven soldiers were killed yes- jibouti appealed yesterday for aid after hundreds of The UAE is a member of the terday in a “terrorist” attack on Yemeni refugees fleeing civil war arrived in the Horn of coalition, which has carried out their camp in northern Mali’s DAfrican nation, adding to thousands already being supported. more than four months of air Timbuktu region, said a gov- “The refugees arriving have lost everything,” said presidential strikes targeting the rebels and ernment statement.“The toll is spokesman Naguib Ali Taher, adding they needed shelter as their allies. 11 guards killed, one wound- well as medical care, including psychological support. Military sources spoke of ed,” the statement said, con- Djibouti, a tiny nation of over 800,000 people, is a haven further progress by loyalist demning it as a “cowardly and for Yemeni refugees fleeing the air strikes that have devastated forces who they said had barbaric terrorist act perpetu- their country. recaptured Houta, the provincial ated by lawless individuals”. Two boatloads bearing more than 200 refugees arrived last capital of Lahj, and seized Al According to Mauritanian week, Taher said, warning that the “flood does not stop”, with Ribat highway north of Aden. news agency Al Akhbar, jihad- more boats arriving over the weekend. Aden has been devastated ist group Al Qaeda in the Almost 10,000 Yemenis have arrived in the small state since by four months of coalition Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has Armed militiamen loyal to Yemen’s fugitive President Abderabbo late March, according to the UN refugee agency, the UNHCR. air strikes and fighting on the claimed responsibility for the Mansour Hadi stand at the entrance to Aden’s airport ground. attack in Gourma-Rharous. Global anger Pak ‘teen’ convict faces gallows despite protests Karachi an adult. Hussain’s supporters Yaqoob Khan, said in a letter to yesterday, however, the akistan is preparing today also say he was tortured into Pakistan’s President. federal government was yet to to hang a convicted killer confessing. “It is in the interest of announce any postponement. Pwhose case has attracted Yesterday the local justice that the execution of United Nations rights experts international protests. government in the Kashmir Mr. Hussain ... be postponed have said his trial “fell short of Shafqat Hussain was region, where Hussain is on humanitarian grounds,” he international standards” and sentenced to death for killing a from, requested a stay of wrote. called on Islamabad to reinstate a seven-year-old boy in Karachi execution while they look into Khan added that he had also moratorium on the death penalty. in 2004, but has had several the controversy surrounding asked the local government in Maya Foa of the British anti- stays of execution, most his age. “On the basis of the Sindh province, where Hussain death penalty campaign group recently in June. recommendations of the Sindh is jailed, to look into allegations Reprieve condemned the plan The case has prompted grave Human Rights Commission, that torture was used to extract to hang Hussain as an “absolute concern among human rights I have decided to conduct a confession. disgrace”. campaigners as Hussain’s an enquiry at the level of the A government official An official at Karachi lawyers and family claim he Government of Kashmir into in Sindh confirmed that Central Prison said Hussain’s was only 15 at the time of the the matter of the juvenility the provincial authorities execution was scheduled for killing, though a government- of Mr. Hussain,” the state’s had also recommended today following a death warrant ordered probe ruled he was leader, Sardar Muhammad a stay in the execution. Late issued by a court. The parents of Shafqat Hussain hold a photograph of their son SPORTS Tuesday, August 4, 2015 29 Sultanate of Oman lead after Kiel Cup

GC32:Muscat OMAN SAIL SUPREME man Sail’s GC32 Sultanate of Oman finished the Kiel CupO in Germany on a high to maintain their overall lead in the 2015 Bullitt GC32 Racing Tour season ranking. By the end of the final day’s racing, which once more was curtailed by a lack of wind in the morning, Leigh McMillan’s crew had notched up a string of podium positions including an impressive win in the last race which kept them in third place, 20 points behind runaway winners Alinghi. The Sultanate of Oman team after the race But their strength in the first “It was great to see so many “We are happy with third place, two events of the series, with a people coming down to watch bearing in mind the conditions, win in Austria and finishing as and really nice to hear them and if there had been more races, runners up in Cowes, means that cheering – for us I am sure! we could have finished in second, the Sultanate of Oman’s overall There were also a lot of crowds in but we lost one full day and quite lead was preserved but reduced Hamburg at the Extreme 40s and a few races today and yesterday. to a single point ahead of their many of them were cheering for Some you win, some you lose, but Swiss rivals. The Sultanate of Oman team on the yacht Oman. German tourists are the overall, we are happy.” “It was a good day”, said we always try to do, looking to “It was really good on the boat The GC32 fleet has competed second highest visitors to Oman, It has been an intensive two McMillan who on Wednesday the next day or the one after. We today. We were starting to figure all week in front of massive and I think this relationship with weeks for McMillan and his had to manage a last minute were determined to finish on a it out as a new team and working crowds, as the Extreme 40s did the country is why so many of crew with the Hamburg and Kiel change of crew when Pete high note though knew there better on our communication, last week in Hamburg, which them came down to the boat to events but now there is a short Greenhalgh became ill and Paul was a lot to do to move up on discussing things through, demonstrates a substantial see us and support us.” break before they travel to St Campbell James, who stood the leaderboard, especially with getting our heads out of the appetite for sailing in Germany, After the challenges posed by Petersburg in Russia for the next in for Leigh at the end of the the lack of racing. So we wanted boat so it was a step forward. with many of them were crew changes and the disruptions round of Extreme Sailing Series Cowes Cup and for the Round to finish off with some decent We had some good starts and cheering for Oman, said for weather, a third place in Kiel before the fourth Bullitt GC32 the Island Race, stepped in. results and I feel we did that. It’s managed to convert them into Sultanate of Oman’s bowman was entirely satisfactory, Al Racing Tour kicks off in Rome, “We kept it pretty positive as a shame it was the last day!” good results.” Nasser Al Mashari. Mashari added. Italy, on 27 August. Oxlade-Chamberlain Lyon reach deal to sign Danielson suspended blasts Man Utd’s Keane after positive test results London Man United’s Rafael Paris blamed possible contamination lex Oxlade-Chamberlain has slammed S rider Tom Danielson by food supplements. “I would claims by Roy Keane that Arsenal’s Lyon, France has been suspended by never ever take anything like playersA are more interested in selfies and six- anchester United’s Cannondale-GarminU after this especially after everything I packs than winning trophies. Rafael is joining a positive test for synthetic have gone through the last (few) Keane was highly critical of what he MLyon after the two clubs testosterone, the American team years,” he wrote. “This makes perceives as a culture of self-obsession among reached a deal over the confirmed yesterday. absolutely no sense.” Arsene Wenger’s squad. Brazilian right-back, the Danielson, 37, revealed himself Danielson could face a The former Manchester United captain, French side announced on his Twitter account that he had lifetime ban from cycling having who now works as Republic of Ireland yesterday. been informed of the positive test previously admitted doping assistant boss, claims a lack of focus on playing The 25-year-old, has carried out on July 9 by the US while riding with the Discovery matters will once again stop Arsenal winning a passed a medical and will anti-doping agency (USADA). Channel team. He served a six- first English title since 2004. sign a four-year contract “I have not taken this or any month suspension between But the Gunners made a statement of intent with the former multiple other banned substance,” insisted September 2012 and March 2013, on Sunday when they defeated champions French champions. Danielson, who has requested and his results from 2005 to 2006 Chelsea 1-0 in the Community Shield thanks Rafael joined United that the “B” sample be tested and were wiped out. to a fine goal from England midfielder Oxlade- with his twin brother Chamberlain. Fabio from Fluminense Rafael And, while the 21-year-old accepts many in 2008 and leaves those 8 years,” he wrote. medical today (yesterday) of Arsenal’s players are all fully immersed Manchester with three “Since I signed with the in Lyon and will be in the modern social media culture, Oxlade- Premier League titles, and club I lived incredible presented to the media by Chamberlain insists that does not make them a League Cup win. moments, after all were 8 the end of the week.” any less determined to deliver on the pitch Last season he only years wearing the shirt of Rafael, who has played this season. turned out ten times with one of the biggest clubs of for his country twice, When asked about Keane’s comments, new coach Louis van the world.” is the third new face at Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “It is a new era, Gaal more often than Confirming the Lyon this close season isn’t it? Some people do it, some don’t. We are not preferring Antonio capture Lyon’s official after the arrival of Claudio serious about winning trophies. Valencia. website announced: “OL Beauvue from Guingamp “Personally, and I can speak for the rest of Rafael, who was told announces a deal with and Jeremy Morel from the squad, we have been serious every single he could leave after being Manchester United for Marseille. year I have been at the club about winning omitted from their pre- the transfer of the Brazil Lyon came second eight trophies. You can see that on the pitch when season tour of the United international Rafael da points behind Paris Saint- we are playing, through the season.” States, said his goodbyes Silva who will sign in the Germain in Ligue 1 last “A lot of people don’t see when we lose to United on Twitter. coming days a four year season with the champions Team Russia competes in the Team Free Combination final and go through tough times how upset and “I want to thank contract up to June 30, set to confirm the arrival event during the synchronised swimming competition at disappointed we are,” he added. Manchester United fans 2019. of Rafael’s teammate the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia for all the love during “The player passed his Angel di Maria this week. 30 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 SPORTS NIGERIA BOOKS OLYMPIC BERTH Brazzaville Zambia 2-1 in Lusaka to reach offensive with Usman in Bamako. The Gabonese igeria demonstrated the Africa tournament during Mohammed, Daniel Etor had to score first to have a what a good away team September in Brazzaville. and Oghenekaro Etebo realistic chance of salvaging Nthey are by forcing a 0-0 In November, Nigeria will threatening to score. the tie, and they did after 68 draw in Congo Brazzaville at join hosts Senegal, Algeria, Even during a more minutes. the weekend to win a 2016 Egypt, Mali, South Africa, balanced second half, Nigeria Unfortunately for the Olympic Games football Tunisia and Zambia at an created the better chances visitors, the goal came at the qualifier. Olympic tournament, with and substitute Aminu Umar wrong end of the pitch with Known as the ‘Dream three 2016 Rio Games places squandered a late chance to Mboudou Karl putting the Team’, the west Africans up for grabs. win the second leg. ball into his net. advanced 2-1 on aggregate After wasting many first- Nigeria have been the most Adama Traore added a after winning the first leg in leg chances, Nigeria coach successful African football second Mali goal a minute Port Harcourt two weeks ago Samson Siasia vowed that nation at the Olympics, from time to earn his team an by that score. his team would attack a winning the 1996 Atlanta easier-than-expected passage Nigeria also impressed on Congolese side guided by tournament and finishing to Senegal for the November the road this year in qualifiers veteran French coach Claude runners-up to Argentina in 28-December 12 tournament. for the 2015 All-Africa Games, Le Roy at Stade Municipal in Beijing seven years ago. Mali qualified once an under-23 competition like Atlantic oil hub Pointe-Noire. Mali followed up a solitary- for the Olympics football the Olympics. Keeping the promise, the goal away victory over Gabon tournament, topping a 2004 Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi and player Kenneth Omeruo After hammering Gabon 4-1 ‘Dream Team’ spent much by winning the return match Athens group before losing celebrate after the win in Libreville, they overcame of the opening half on the 2-0 at Stade Modibo Keita to Italy in the quarter-finals. New 1.5km record Ronaldo ‘gifts his agent an island’ Porto ristiano Ronaldo and I’M SHOCKED: KATIE CJames Rodriguez were Kazan time the teenager has set a among the guests to attend the atie Ledecky of the US world record in her fledgling Katie Ledecky glitzy wedding of super-agent admitted she was shocked career. Jorge Mendes on Sunday. Kafter breaking her own 1,500m It is the fourth time the The Real Madrid duo made freestyle record in the heats defending champion has their way to Porto to celebrate of the world swimming broken the 1,500m record alongside almost 400 other championships in Kazan alone having first achieved guests at the swanky bash. yesterday. the feat in Barcelona two years Ronaldo was given the The 18-year-old, who also ago on her way to winning the honour of being best man holds the 400m and 800m world title. and reports in Spain suggest records, clocked 15min This is the second world he lived up to the billing by 27.71sec to better the 15:28.36 record to fall in Kazan after buying Mendes his own Greek secs she swam at the Pan- Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom feat island as a wedding present. Pacific Games in August last in the women’s 100m butterfly Mendes, who has brokered year. heats on Sunday. more than £1billion of transfer “My coach told me to swim deals and has a client list that the first 900m easy, build over Sun eyes second gold includes Jose Mourinho and the next 300, then the final Germany’s world record-holder 200m individual medley world David de Gea, married Sandra 300 was my choice and to be Also in yesterday’s heats, Paul Biedermann and Australia’s title. She finished second to Barbosa in the affluent Foz do honest, it felt pretty easy,” said Chinese medal-machine Sun Cameron McEvoy are also medal Australia’s Emily Seebohm in Douro. C. Ronaldo Ledecky, who came within a Yang stayed on course to claim contenders for Tuesday’s final at her heat having won gold to Other star names at the bash second of her 400m record on the second of the four golds he 0.39sec behind Sun’s time. Seebohm’s silver at the 2012 included Real Madrid president best agent I dealt with, without Sunday. wants in Kazan after cruising into Missy Franklin of the United Olympics and Barcelona’s worlds Florentino Perez, players such a doubt. He was responsible, “I wasn’t kicking much and Monday night’s 200m freestyle States opened her individual in 2013. as Fabio Coentrao, Pepe, Deco looked after his players… and I think breaking the world semi-finals as the fastest qualifier. campaign as the world and After Australian medal hopes and Jose Bosingwa and former was very fair with clubs.’ record is testament to the hard Sun defended his 400m Olympic 100m backstroke Mack Horton and Christian Manchester United manager In recent seasons Mendes, work I have put in and the freestyle title on Sunday, but faces champion was fifth fastest into Sprenger bombed in their Sir Alex Ferguson. who is dubbed one of the most shape I am in right now. some stiff competition over the yesterday’s semifinals. respective heats and the men’s During his time at Old powerful men in football, has “I am pretty shocked that I shorter distance. Hungary’s ‘Iron Lady’, Katinka team failed to qualify for Sunday’s Trafford Ferguson claimed helped United bring such was able to do that.” Britain’s James Guy, who took Hosszu, was the fastest through 4x100m freestyle final, Mitchell Mendes was one of the best players as Ronaldo, Nani, Ledecky only recently silver behind Sun in the 400m in a national record of 58.78sec Larkin was fastest through to agents he ever had the pleasure Anderson, Angel di Maria finished high school in final, was just 0.10sec behind but will sit out the evening’s the evening’s 100m backstroke to deal with. and Radamel Falcao to Old Maryland, but this is the eighth Sun’s time of 1min 46sec dead. backstroke semis to defend her semi-finals. He said: ‘Jorge Mendes is the Trafford. Ultimate Frisbee is now an Olympic sport London recognition. “This is an incredible Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf and aim is to catch the disc in your lying disc sports, including milestone in the 30-year history Freestyle. opposition’s end zone. Ultimate Frisbee, have of WFDF,” it added. Ultimate, as it is more “To compete at the highest Fbeen officially recognised by “Today’s decision will give a commonly known, is the most level, Ultimate players require the International Olympic further boost to our efforts to popular and originated in the US speed, agility and endurance,” Committee (IOC). increasing the presence of Flying in the 1960s. It is a self-refereed the UK’s governing body UK Disc-based games are played Disc sports in all countries non-contact team sport played Ultimate said. “Yet beginners in 58 countries around the world and on all continents.” The with a Frisbee. Two teams of find the game easy to learn and by thousands of athletes. announcement was made at an seven play against each other on fun to play.” Unlike the majority The World Flying Disc IOC session in Kuala Lumpur a playing field around the same of other team sports, it is does Federation (WFDF) said it was on Sunday. length as a football (soccer) pitch. not have a referee and instead “honoured and humbled” by the The WFDF governs several Games last 100 minutes and are relies on “sportsmanship and fair IOC’s decision to grant it full disc-based activities, including split into two halves, and the play”, according to the WFDF. An Ultimate Frisbee player Tuesday, August 4, 2015 31

Rio de Janeiro of biology at the Federal University “We will get to 2016 with 80pc of ere’s a piece of advice for sailors of Rio de Janeiro, said. sewage treated,” he said. at next year’s Rio Olympics: “Basically, large areas of the 21st The water and sanitation authority Hthink twice before leaping into the century metropolitan area of Rio de CEDAE also said that regatta areas “are water to celebrate the end of a race. Janeiro continue to live with basic already free and ready for competition.” It is utterly filthy. sanitation from the 18th century. In But the true picture remains murky, “You won’t be throwing the winner other words, all the sewage produced with allegations that the situation in,” Andrew Lechte, a member of in large areas is reaching the bay remains out of control. Team Australia’s advance party, said. without any treatment.” “Only 60pc of the region has Pollution and floating garbage have Even officials have generally formal collection of sewage,” said turned Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay, where the sailing and windsurfing contests will take place, into perhaps the world’s prettiest garbage dump. Brown clouds of human excrement, speckled with chunks of faeces, gush from two large drains directly into The Rio Olympic stadiums under construction Marina da Gloria, the Olympic sailing from a metropolitan area of some 12 the bay revealed water fouled with headquarters.Filthy Andwater that’s threatjust a drop to Riomillion 2016 people, Olympicsinto Guanabara Bay household waste such as bottles and in theAthletes overall in nextflood year’s of untreated Summer Olympicsas a whole. will be swimming and plastic bags – and, apparently, pretty sewageboating – and in watersgeneral sojunk contaminated – pouring withA human boat faecesride with that theyLechte risk onto much anything else. becoming violently ill and unable to compete, a study reveals “I’ve seen a fridge door, Guanabara Bay: Vast amounts of raw mannequins, whole beds, doors and sewage leak into waters of bay. windows,” said Airton, who leads Only one of eight facilities promised Scavengers and cleaners try to clear the Rio waterbodies off garbage to filter sewage has been built one of the so-called “eco-boats,” or floating garbage trucks, that officials Sailing events have deployed in a last-ditch effort to clean the bay in time for the Summer shown little confidence in their 80 Paulo Canedo, an expert on water Games. Airton would only give his pc goal, with Rio state Governor Luiz management at the Federal University Test results found high counts Guanabara bay first name. Fernando Pezao saying in February: of Rio de Janeiro. Of that, he said, about of human adenoviruses that “I’ve seen dead dogs, cats – all “I don’t know what percent we’ll one third is treated. cause respiratory and digestive 5km animals,” he continued. “Even a achieve.” In other words, around three illnesses. Brazilian government 3 miles horse.” Raising a stink quarters of human waste in the Rio does not test for viruses area is untreated, much of it ending up Olympic Rio’s promise The controversy has turned the in the Guanabara, he calculates. zones relatively minor sport of sailing into Maracana Marina da Last chance DEODORO Stadium Gloria When Rio de Janeiro – a chaotic, the most talked about aspect of Brazil’s violent, but vibrant city – beat Olympics preparation, embarrassing Rio2016 organizers say a special fleet MARACANA Madrid, Chicago and Tokyo in 2009 a country that wants the Games to of eco-boats will deploy in a circle around RIO DE to host the 2016 Olympics, one of the demonstrate its rise as a global the race course during Olympic events. JANEIRO headline promises in the winning bid economic power and regional giant. In the meantime, eco-boats are doing was to cut pollution in Guanabara Top flight international sailors have what they can to collect what’s already COPACABANA Bay by 80 per cent. condemned the pollution, citing not there, even if it only takes a rainfall for BARRA Surrounded by forest-clad just potential health hazards but the new garbage to arrive. mountains and overlooked by Rio’s more immediate risk of floating debris “The tendency is towards Sugar Loaf peak and the Christ the impeding boats and spoiling races that improvement,” said Airton, the eco-boat Olympic Redeemer statue, Guanabara is are decided by tiny margins. leader, who was resting with his crew at Copacabana Beach picture perfect. But long-term neglect Local authorities and the Rio2016 the dock and wondering what to do with Park Concentrations of Rodrigo de Freitas Lake viruses in least-polluted Marathon, of municipal garbage collection, organizing committee reject suggestions a half-dead cormorant they’d just found Most polluted Olympic site with area equivalent to that triathlon antiquated sewage systems and a that the competition should move out in the bay. “But there’s a lot of rubbish tests showing levels of disease- seen in raw sewage swimming generally cavalier attitude towards of the bay into the cleaner open sea. and not much time.” causing viruses to be as much as Ipanema: Tested three times above the environment have left the bay And in an interview with a French Asked if he’d seen an improvement 1.7 million times level considered Brazil’s legal limit for faecal coliform filthy. media agency, the deputy CEO of over the last year, Lechte, the Australian hazardous on beach bacteria – single-celled organisms that “The main problem is the sewage Rio2016, Leonardo Gryner, struck technical adviser, deadpanned: “It’s of California live in intestines of humans and animals. which drains from practically a highly optimistic note, saying that 100pc better.” Rowing No Olympic events being held here, all the rivers reaching the bay,” already half of the city’s sewage is being In what way? Canoe / Kayak but is Rio’s most popular tourist beach Mario Moscatelli, a prominent treated and that the project would “I haven’t seen any dead, floating Source: Associated Press Picture: AP © GRAPHIC NEWS environmental activist and professor indeed be completed. bloated pigs.” RIO 2016 AND P31 DIRTY WATER SPORTS 2432 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Wins 100m gold

KazanPEATYHe added theENDS world crown to final three strokes. It leftBRIT the South setting the world recordDROUGHT in April dam Peaty won the men’s his Commonwealth Games victory African to again settle for worlds (in the British trial). 100m breaststroke gold at the in Glasgow last year, when he also silver having lost out to Australia’s “I was a bit slower Aworld swimming championships beat Van der Burgh. Christian Sprenger two years ago. going out, but yesterday to become Britain’s first “I’m really happy with that and The new world champion that’s what sport world champion in the event for Cameron put up a good fight,” admitted seeing Van der Burgh is all about, it 40 years. said Peaty, who says he is already comfortably ahead at the turn had could have gone The 20-year-old, who is making relishing the pair’s clash at the Rio given him extra motivation. either way. his worlds debut, swam 58.52 de Janeiro Olympic Games next “I turned and saw his (Van der “I’m glad I seconds with Olympic champion year. Burgh’s) feet and I was like ‘right, have people like Cameron van der Burgh of South “I’m sure it’s going to be another I’ve got some catching up to do Cam to push me Africa taking silver at 0.07secs as tough race in Rio. now’,” said Peaty. on and push the he lost out to the Commonwealth “It wasn’t the time I expected to “Twenty-five metres out he sport forward.” champion on the wall. do and it wasn’t the time I wanted, was still in front, so I was a bit This is the first Britain’s Ross Murdoch took but world championship finals and sceptical, but I remembered what time Britain has a bronze at 0.57s back. Olympic finals are only about the I had trained for was moments world champion in the Peaty’s gold was his country’s win and I brought it home tonight.” like this and I came out on top – event since David Wilkie won both first at a world championships Peaty fought for the title, chasing thankfully. the 100 and 200m breaststroke since Liam Tancock won the 50m Van der Burgh down hard in the “I was surprisingly relaxed going titles at the 1975 championships in backstroke in Shanghai in 2011. dying stages to nick gold in the out there and it has been a help Cali, Colombia.

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